Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55

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      Specifications

      General Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
      BrandSonySony
      ModelCyber-shot DSC-RX100Cyber-shot DSC-H55
      Successor ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeAdvanced CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
      Sensor TypeCCD
      Sensor Size1-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels20.9 Megapixel14.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.2 Megapixel14.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,60080 - 3,200
      Photo Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
      ProcessorBionz
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36484320 x 3240
      Other Resolutions4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Standard
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Single
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points259
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
      Focal Length10.4 - 37.1 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 100 mm25 - 250 mm
      Optical Zoom3.6x10x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.8 - 4.9f/3.5 - 5.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance100 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyWhiteMagic TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,229k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 20.2 MP
      Flash Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Slow Syncro
      Off
      Flash Range3.80 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      DXO Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
      DxO Low Light ISO390
      DxO Color Depth22.6
      DxO Dynamic Range12.4
      DxO Overall Score66
      Video Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDMPEG-4
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
      Dimensions102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42")103 x 58 x 29 mm (4.06 x 2.28 x 1.14")
      Weight (inc. batteries)240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.1 x 5.7 x 3.9"
      Package Weight1.2 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
      Battery PackNP-BX1NP-BG1
      Battery Life330 shots
      Internal Storage45 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo/SD/SDHC
      Other Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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