Sony HX100V vs Sony A55
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Sony HX100V vs Sony A55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Introduced October 2011
- Replacement is Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Revealed August 2010
- Successor is Sony A57
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Lets look a little more in depth at the Sony HX100V vs Sony A55, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the A55 (16MP) is very close but the HX100V (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.
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Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the HX100V matches up vs the A55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony A55
| HX100V | A55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2011 |  | August 2010 | More modern by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Sony HX100V
| A55 | HX100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony HX100V and Sony A55
| HX100V | A55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurements |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 921k | Same display resolution |
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Sony HX100V vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Sony HX100V enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Sony A55 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the HX100V and the A55.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HX100V and A55 is 66 and 67 respectively.
Sony HX100V vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HX100V and A55.
To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor sizes. The HX100V includes the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh tougher. The fresher HX100V provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony HX100V vs Sony A55 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | Sony SLT-A55 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | Sony SLT-A55 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2011-10-21 | 2010-08-24 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | BIONZ | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 27-810mm (30.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 921k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.70 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 577 grams (1.27 pounds) | 500 grams (1.10 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 816 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 380 photos |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-FH50 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $429 | $800 |