- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 14.1 megapixels
- 25.00mm - 250.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Sony DSC-H55 Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the DSC-H55.
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| Prices: | ||
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: | ||
| Successor: |
Pentax W60
W30 vs W60 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | W30 | DSC-H55 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact | |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $299.95 | $249.00 |
| Street Price: | $234.64 | $204.00 |
| Date Available: | 2007-03-31 | 2010-04-01 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
5.6 oz
(160 g)
includes batteries |
7.0 oz
(198 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.2 x
2.1 x
0.9 in. (107 x 53 x 24 mm) |
4.1 x
2.3 x
1.1 in. (103 x 58 x 29 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 7.1 | 14.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.5 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: | 24.7104mm2 (5.76mm x 4.29mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.88 microns | 1.43 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | ||
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3072 x 2304
(7.1 MP,
4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2304 x 1728 (4.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
4320 x 3240
(14.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1920 (9.4 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 4320 x 2432 (10.5 MP, 16:9) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (Exif 2.2) | JPEG (Exif v2.21) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | n/a |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30/15)
320x240 (30/15) |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (QuickTime Motion JPEG) | MPEG-4 |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
| HD Video Out: | Yes | |
| HD Video Connection: | Component | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
| Lens: | Pentax power zoom (11 elements, 9 groups, 3 asperical) | Sony Lens G; 10 elements in 7 groups, including 4 aspheric |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 38 - 114mm | 25 - 250mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 6.3 - 18.9mm | 4.3 - 42.5mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 10.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.3 (wide) / f/4.0 (tele) - ??? | f/3.5 or f/8.0 (wide) / f/5.5 or ?? (tele); 2 steps with ND filter |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
60 cm 0.4 - 23.6 in |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | 2x Precision, Up to 67x Smart Zoom |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 9-point Contrast Detection with face recognition, spot, pan, and auto tracking modes | Contrast Detect: 9-point / center / spot |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | ||
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 115,000 dots | 230,400 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 8.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | ||
| Minimum ISO (native): | ||
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600* (Blur Reduction / Report modes only) | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | No | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent , Manual | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 4 sec | 1/1600 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | No | No |
| Shutter Priority: | No | No |
| Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Auto Picture, Program, Night Scene, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Underwater, Underwater Movie, Digital SR, Surf & Snow, Sport, Pet, Frame Composite (3MP), Synchronous Sound Record, Kids, Soft, Self-portrait, Fireworks, Food, Text, Museum, Neutral Skin Tone, Report | High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Advanced Sports, Gourmet, Pet, Sweep Panorama, Smile Shutter |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2, 10, Portrait1/2 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Soft flash | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | ISO Auto: Wide:11.8 ft (3.6m); Tele: 9.8 ft (3.0m) | ISO Auto: 0.25 - 4.1m / 0.82 - 13.5 ft (W), 1.0 - 2.6m / 3.28 - 8.53 ft (T) |
| Max Flash Sync: | ||
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | ||
| Movie File Format: | MOV (QuickTime Motion JPEG) | MPEG-4 |
| Included Memory: | 21.9 MB | 45.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | Internal |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 1.1 | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | No | |
| Remote Control Type: | ||
| Connections (extended): | DC In | Multi-terminal (AV(SD/HD Component)/USB/DCIN) |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 3.08 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | ||
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | ||
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.36 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.36 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.016 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 2.2 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | ||
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 7.0 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 210 shots | 310 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary D-LI63 | Proprietary NP-BG1 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary D-LI63 Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Software S-SW63 (CD ROM) | Sony CDROM (Picture Motion Browser (PC), Picture Motion Browser Portable (PC/MAC) |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OSX v 10.4+ |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Enhanced waterproof construction allows it to be submerged down to ten feet for up to two hours. | Optical Image Stabilization, 720p HD Movies, Sweep Panorama, HDR, HD Component Video Output. Available in black and silver. |
