Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 was introduced in June 2010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 was introduced in February 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 Highlights

      • 16.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 461k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
      4. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90.

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 222 g (0.49 lb / 7.83 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 290 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55

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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.5 vs f/5.9
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps vs 1.0 fps
      Lighter 200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz) vs 222 g (0.49 lb / 7.83 oz)
      Internal Storage 45 MB vs 27 MB

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      Sony H70
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony H20
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Sony H50
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      1/2.3-inch

      9 MP

      Sigma SD14
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      APS-C

      5 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a7R IV
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony RX100
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      1-inch

      20.2 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Nikon P330
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.2 MP

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

      Sony H90
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14.1 Megapixel vs 16.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 vs 4608 x 3456
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 24 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 250 mm vs 384 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 10x vs 16x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.5 vs f/3.3
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 461k dot
      Manual Exposure Mode vs

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90.

      Sony H70
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony H50
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      1/2.3-inch

      9 MP

      Sony H20
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Leica X (Typ 113)
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Sony DSLR-A380
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm XF10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Panasonic ZS7
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)222 g (0.49 lb / 7.83 oz)
        Internal Storage45 MB27 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot461k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1600 sec1/1600 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No HDMI Output
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 230k dot and 461k dot resolutions respectively.

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 is equipped with Bionz processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 come with NP-BG1 battery pack with battery life of 290 shots on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 has a single Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo/SD/SDHC card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55, and up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.80 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 and 3.70 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90..

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 body has dimensions of 103 x 58 x 29 mm (4.06 x 2.28 x 1.14") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 body has dimensions of 105 x 60 x 34 mm (4.13 x 2.36 x 1.34"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 weighs 200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 weighs 222 g (0.49 lb / 7.83 oz).

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

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      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 290 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 290 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 222 g (0.49 lb / 7.83 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 222 g (0.49 lb / 7.83 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 290 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 and give them scores of 50 and 51 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
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      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

      POOR
      48
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 222 g (0.49 lb / 7.83 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 290 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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