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Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V [S]ave

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 ×
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General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberDSC-H55DSC-HX5V
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20102010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)103103
Width (mm)2929
Height (mm)5858
Weight (g)198200
Waterproof--
Successor-Sony DSC-HX9V
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonySony Exmor R
Effective megapixels (MP)14.110.2
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.4 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0727.05
Sensor width (mm)6.175.92
Sensor height (mm)4.554.57
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.431.62
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)-10
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG-4AVCHD/MPEG-4
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionComponentHDMI, Component
Lens and Optics
LensSony Lens G; 10 elements in 7 groups, including 4 asphericSony Lens G; 10 elements in 7 groups, including 4 aspheric
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 250.0025.00 - 250.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)1010
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.290.12 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)55
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 67
  • 2
  • 57
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: 9-point / center / spot9-point / center / spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)230,400230,400
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 301/1600 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, center-weighted, spotMulti-pattern, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesHigh Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Advanced Sports, Gourmet, PetEasy, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Advanced Sports Shooting
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 0.25 - 4.1m / 0.82 - 13.5 ft (W), 1.0 - 2.6m / 3.28 - 8.53 ft (T)ISO Auto: 0.05 - 3.8m (W), 1.0 - 2.6m (T)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdh
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)4545
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps-+
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • multi-terminal (av(sd/hd component)/usb/dcin)
  • multi-connector (av[sd/hd component)/hdmi/usb/dcin)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)3.081.53
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-10
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-10
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.360.3
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.360.35
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.51
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.01
Startup time (s)2.22.2
Flash cycle time, full power (s)76.1
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)310310
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG1Proprietary NP-BG1
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • picture motion browser portable (pc/mac)
  • sony cdrom (picture motion browser (pc)
  • music transfer (pc/mac))
  • picture motion browser portable (pc/mac)
  • sony cdrom (picture motion browser (pc)
Os compatibility
  • mac osx v 10.4+
  • windows xp/vista/7
  • mac osx v 10.3+
  • windows xp/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, 720p HD Movies, Sweep Panorama, HDR, HD Component Video Output. Available in black and silver.Exmor-R CMOS sensor, Optical Image Stabilization, HD Movies (AVCHD or MPEG-4), Dolby-Digital Stereo Audio



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