Sony HX200V vs Sony A55

Lets look a little more in depth at the Sony HX200V versus Sony A55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the A55 (16MP) is very close but the HX200V (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The HX200V was revealed 21 months later than the A55 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the HX200V scores vs the A55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V and Sony SLT-A55. The full galleries are available at Sony HX200V Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony HX200V enjoys external measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Sony A55 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the HX200V vs the A55.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX200V and A55 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HX200V and A55.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HX200V with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony HX200V will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer HX200V provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.