Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Competitors

As well as being compared against other travel zooms, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 is also often compared to ultra compacts, super zooms and compacts. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55's top rivals come from Sony (such as the Cybershot H70 and the Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v) and Canon (such as the PowerShot SX130 IS and the PowerShot SX260 HS)

Generally, compared to other travel zoom competitors the Sony DSC-H55 doesn't have a built-in GPS, records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 921k dots), doesn't shoot as fast continuously (1.8 fps vs 10 fps) and has a CCD-family sensor (CCD vs CMOS).

Sony Cybershot H70 1 year newer $180	Significant advantages of the H70 (vs the DSC-H55) Can create panoramas in-camera Significant disadvantages of the H70 (vs the DSC-H55) None found common strengths of the H70 and DSC-H55 Long exposures: 30 seconds vs 30 seconds
	Compare the Cybershot H70 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v similar age	Significant advantages of the DSC-HX5v (vs the DSC-H55) Has a GPS Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Has a CMOS-family sensor: CMOS vs CCD Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX5v (vs the DSC-H55) Significantly lower true resolution: 9 MP vs 9.8 MP common strengths of the DSC-HX5v and DSC-H55 Long exposures: 30 seconds vs 30 seconds
	Compare the DSC-HX5v vs the DSC-H55
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS 6 months newer $145 - $245	Significant advantages of the SX130 IS (vs the DSC-H55) Significantly better macro capability: 1 cm vs 5 cm Significantly faster max shutter speed: 1/2500 of a second vs 1/1600 of a second Significant disadvantages of the SX130 IS (vs the DSC-H55) Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm common strengths of the SX130 IS and DSC-H55 None found
	Compare the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Nikon Coolpix S6200 1 year newer $177 - $223	Significant advantages of the S6200 (vs the DSC-H55) None found Significant disadvantages of the S6200 (vs the DSC-H55) Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" Significantly worse macro capability: 10 cm vs 5 cm Significantly shorter max exposures: 4 seconds vs 30 seconds common strengths of the S6200 and DSC-H55 None found
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix S6200 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v 10 months newer $319 - $330	Significant advantages of the DSC-HX9v (vs the DSC-H55) Has a GPS Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX9v (vs the DSC-H55) None found common strengths of the DSC-HX9v and DSC-H55 Long exposures: 30 seconds vs 30 seconds
	Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7v 10 months newer $402	Significant advantages of the DSC-HX7v (vs the DSC-H55) Has a GPS Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX7v (vs the DSC-H55) None found common strengths of the DSC-HX7v and DSC-H55 Long exposures: 30 seconds vs 30 seconds
	Compare the DSC-HX7v vs the DSC-H55

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony DSC-H55 compared to ultra compact competitors include: it has slightly more zoom (10x vs 4x), has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7") and significantly longer exposures (30 seconds vs 2 seconds).

However, on average it has a significantly narrower aperture (f/3.5 vs f/2.6), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 60fps), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 921k dots), is much larger (compact 103x58x29 mm vs ultra compact 91x52x17 mm) and significantly lower maximum light sensitivity (3,200 ISO vs 12,800 ISO).

Sony Cybershot W570 1 year newer $135	Significant advantages of the W570 (vs the DSC-H55) Significantly wider aperture: f/2.6 vs f/3.5 Significantly smaller: Ultra compact 91x51x19 mm vs Compact 103x58x29 mm Can create panoramas in-camera Significant disadvantages of the W570 (vs the DSC-H55) Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" Significantly shorter max exposures: 2 seconds vs 30 seconds common strengths of the W570 and DSC-H55 Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
	Compare the Cybershot W570 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Sony Cyber-shot WX50 1 year newer $178 - $198	Significant advantages of the WX50 (vs the DSC-H55) Significantly wider aperture: f/2.6 vs f/3.5 Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps Better maximum light sensitivity: 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO Significant disadvantages of the WX50 (vs the DSC-H55) Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" Significantly shorter max exposures: 4 seconds vs 30 seconds common strengths of the WX50 and DSC-H55 Good wide angle: 25 mm vs 25 mm Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
	Compare the WX50 vs the DSC-H55
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 1 year newer $228	Significant advantages of the DSC-WX70 (vs the DSC-H55) Significantly wider aperture: f/2.6 vs f/3.5 Much smaller: Ultra compact 92x52x13 mm vs Compact 103x58x29 mm Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots Significant disadvantages of the DSC-WX70 (vs the DSC-H55) Significantly shorter max exposures: 4 seconds vs 30 seconds common strengths of the DSC-WX70 and DSC-H55 Good wide angle: 25 mm vs 25 mm Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
	Compare the DSC-WX70 vs the DSC-H55
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 similar age $164 - $183	Significant advantages of the DSC-W350 (vs the DSC-H55) Significantly wider aperture: f/2.7 vs f/3.5 Much smaller: Ultra compact 91x52x17 mm vs Compact 103x58x29 mm Much lighter: 117 g vs 200 g Significant disadvantages of the DSC-W350 (vs the DSC-H55) Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" Significantly shorter max exposures: 2 seconds vs 30 seconds common strengths of the DSC-W350 and DSC-H55 Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens Capture very high resolution images: 9.8 MP vs 9.8 MP
	Compare the DSC-W350 vs the DSC-H55

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony DSC-H55 compared to super zoom competitors include: it has a slightly wider wide angle lens (25 mm vs 28 mm), is much smaller (compact 103x58x29 mm vs prosumer size 115x83x92 mm), takes significantly higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 9 MP), is thinner (1.1" vs 3.6") and is much lighter (200 g vs 544 g).

However, on average it has a significantly narrower aperture (f/3.5 vs f/2.8), has much less zoom (10x vs 25.4x), has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 921k dots), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (3,200 ISO vs 12,800 ISO) and doesn't shoot as fast continuously (1.8 fps vs 10 fps).

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V 2 years newer $399	Significant advantages of the DSC-HX200V (vs the DSC-H55) Much more zoom: 30x vs 10x Significantly wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.5 Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX200V (vs the DSC-H55) Much larger: Prosumer size 122x87x93 mm vs Compact 103x58x29 mm Much heavier: 583 g vs 200 g Much thicker: 3.7" vs 1.1" common strengths of the DSC-HX200V and DSC-H55 Long exposures: 30 seconds vs 30 seconds
	Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs the Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 1 year older $355	Significant advantages of the DSC-HX1 (vs the DSC-H55) Significantly wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.5 Has a flip-out screen More zoom: 20x vs 10x Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX1 (vs the DSC-H55) Much larger: Prosumer size 115x83x92 mm vs Compact 103x58x29 mm Much lower true resolution: 8.1 MP vs 9.8 MP Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm common strengths of the DSC-HX1 and DSC-H55 Long exposures: 30 seconds vs 30 seconds
	Compare the DSC-HX1 vs the DSC-H55
Nikon Coolpix L810 1 year newer $250 - $265	Significant advantages of the L810 (vs the DSC-H55) Much more zoom: 25.4x vs 10x Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots Takes 3D photos Significant disadvantages of the L810 (vs the DSC-H55) Significantly larger: Prosumer size 111x76x83 mm vs Compact 103x58x29 mm Much thicker: 3.3" vs 1.1" Significantly heavier: 430 g vs 200 g common strengths of the L810 and DSC-H55 Fairly small: Prosumer size 111x76x83 mm vs Compact 103x58x29 mm Light weight: 430 g vs 200 g Thin: 3.3" vs 1.1"
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix L810 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 2 years older	Significant advantages of the DSC-H50 (vs the DSC-H55) Significantly wider aperture: f/2.7 vs f/3.5 Has a flip-out screen Significantly better macro capability: 1 cm vs 5 cm Significant disadvantages of the DSC-H50 (vs the DSC-H55) Much worse wide angle: 31 mm vs 25 mm Much larger: Prosumer size 116x81x86 mm vs Compact 103x58x29 mm Significantly lower true resolution: 9 MP vs 9.8 MP common strengths of the DSC-H50 and DSC-H55 Fairly small: Prosumer size 116x81x86 mm vs Compact 103x58x29 mm Long exposures: 30 seconds vs 30 seconds
	Compare the DSC-H50 vs the DSC-H55

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony DSC-H55 compared to compact competitors include: it has slightly more zoom (10x vs 5.6x), has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7") and significantly longer exposures (30 seconds vs 2 seconds).

However, on average it has a significantly narrower aperture (f/3.5 vs f/2.6), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 460k dots), is slightly larger (compact 103x58x29 mm vs super compact 95x53x23 mm) and doesn't record movies in 24p.

Canon ELPH 300 HS 1 year newer $148 - $179	Significant advantages of the 300 HS (vs the DSC-H55) Significantly wider aperture: f/2.7 vs f/3.5 Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps Supports 24p Significant disadvantages of the 300 HS (vs the DSC-H55) Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" common strengths of the 300 HS and DSC-H55 Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 25 mm Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
	Compare the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 4 months newer $230	Significant advantages of the DSC-WX5 (vs the DSC-H55) Much wider aperture: f/2.4 vs f/3.5 Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significantly smaller: Super compact 92x52x22 mm vs Compact 103x58x29 mm Significant disadvantages of the DSC-WX5 (vs the DSC-H55) Significantly shorter max exposures: 2 seconds vs 30 seconds common strengths of the DSC-WX5 and DSC-H55 Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 25 mm Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
	Compare the DSC-WX5 vs the DSC-H55
Sony Cybershot WX10 1 year newer $400 - $450	Significant advantages of the WX10 (vs the DSC-H55) Much wider aperture: f/2.4 vs f/3.5 Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significantly smaller: Super compact 95x53x23 mm vs Compact 103x58x29 mm Significant disadvantages of the WX10 (vs the DSC-H55) None found common strengths of the WX10 and DSC-H55 Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 25 mm Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens Long exposures: 30 seconds vs 30 seconds
	Compare the Cybershot WX10 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Sony Cybershot WX7 1 year newer $241 - $273	Significant advantages of the WX7 (vs the DSC-H55) Significantly wider aperture: f/2.6 vs f/3.5 Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the WX7 (vs the DSC-H55) Significantly shorter max exposures: 2 seconds vs 30 seconds common strengths of the WX7 and DSC-H55 Good wide angle: 25 mm vs 25 mm Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
	Compare the Cybershot WX7 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Canon PowerShot A810 1 year newer $109	Significant advantages of the A810 (vs the DSC-H55) None found Significant disadvantages of the A810 (vs the DSC-H55) Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" common strengths of the A810 and DSC-H55 None found
	Compare the Canon PowerShot A810 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170 2 years older	Significant advantages of the DSC-W170 (vs the DSC-H55) Smaller: Compact 93x58x24 mm vs Compact 103x58x29 mm Has a viewfinder: Tunnel vs None Significant disadvantages of the DSC-W170 (vs the DSC-H55) Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" Significantly worse macro capability: 10 cm vs 5 cm common strengths of the DSC-W170 and DSC-H55 Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
	Compare the DSC-W170 vs the DSC-H55