Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55

Compact travel zoom with 10x optical reach

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Sony
Model DSC-H55

Key Features

SENSOR 1/2.3-inch Super HAD CCD sensor, 14.1 megapixels
PROCESSOR BIONZ image processor for fast response times
AUTOFOCUS Contrast-detection AF with 9-point multi-point system
PHASE DETECTION Not applicable for this CCD compact camera
VIDEO 720p HD video recording at 30fps
STABILIZATION Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
BURST RATE Approx. 1.8 fps continuous shooting
VIEWFINDER None
DISPLAY 3.0-inch Clear Photo LCD, 230k dots, fixed
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0, AV output, HDMI output
MEMORY CARD Memory Stick Duo and SD/SDHC card slot
WEATHER SEALING None, plastic and metal construction
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 310 shots per charge (NP-FG1)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ~ Limited Via menu
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✗ Not Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present Four-way directional pad
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present DISP button
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ~ Limited Via menu

How-to Use Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

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Technical Specification

Sensor 1/2.3-inch CCD
Resolution 14.1 Megapixels
ISO Range 80-3200
Autofocus Contrast Detect
Shutter Speed 2 - 1/1600 sec
Burst Rate 1.8 fps
Video 1280x720 30fps
Stabilization Optical SteadyShot
Viewfinder None
LCD 3.0-inch 230k-dot
Memory Card SD/SDHC/MS Duo
Connectivity USB, AV, HDMI
Battery Life 310 shots
Weight 200g
Dimensions 102.9 x 57.7 x 28.9 mm