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Sony Cybershot DSC-H55

Based on 11 reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

2
Average:

5
Bad:

2

Pros

Good color reproduction, Above average details and sharpness, 10x optical zoom, Less visibile distortion at wide angle (25mm), Very effective image stabilization
Stylish body and great handling, Dual-mode video stabilization, Noiseless optical video zoom, Full manual control, Sweep panorama.
Compact, lightweight design; good features for the money; capable of snapping photos with excellent quality.
IAuto mode for camera-selected scene modes, Smile Shutter, Sweep Panorama, 10x optically stabilized zoom in a small package, Zoom available while recording video, 25mm wide-angle lens, Good corner sharpness, No geometric distortion to speak of, Very li...

Cons

Slow shottoshot performance, Image quality above ISO400 is unimpressive, Average HD video
Slow continuous shooting, Slow flash recycle time, Histogram linked to brightness control, Proprietary port and connector.
Slow shooting performance.
Overaggressive anti-noise processing affects all images regardless of ISO sensitivity, Slow shot-to-shot cycle time, Slow flash recharge, Panoramas are very soft, Soft video with noticeable image noise, Fairly large maximum print size, but the camera m...

By Digital Camera Buyer on September 08, 2010

With its solid but unspectacular performance, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 is not great value at 239. Its redeeming feature, however, is the sweep panorama mode which is fun and a doddle to use.Overall ...

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By DigitalCameraReview on August 11, 2010

The Sony HX5's 10x zoom and Sweep Panorama mode are great features, but sluggish performance and a hefty price tag make it tough to...

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By PC Advisor on July 14, 2010

A good affordable camera that offers long zoom, rich feature list and HD video recording. The Sony DSC-H55 shots above average image quality but falls short of speed. Laldinfela Pachuau, PCWorld.in...

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By PCWorld India on July 13, 2010

Priced at Rs. 14,990, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 is a good buy if you want an affordable compact zoom camera that performs alright and has lots of features and presets for basic users. Its slightly slow shot-to-shot performance and average HD...

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By Cameras UK on July 01, 2010

The Sony Cybershot DSC H55 offers extra zoom power in a relatively compact body. It has a good range of features and I was impressed by the quality of the pictures it takes. It has 14 megapixels and a 10x ultra wide angle lens. Features include High...

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By Camera Labs on July 01, 2010

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 verdict The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 is compact super-zoom with a 14 megapixel sensor, 10x optical range and 3 inch LCD screen. Released in February 2010, it shares the same body, lens and screen as the higher-specified HX5,...

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By eTech Reviews on June 28, 2010

Sum and Substance:Thumbs Up:Lightweight and compact design, excellent value for money, quality of photos is really good.Thumbs Down:Shooting performance is slowThe Whiz Kid Speaks:Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 is 4.1 inches wide, 1.1 inches deep, 2.2 inches...

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By cnet on June 14, 2010

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 is a compact megazoom camera that is capable of taking some excellent photos, just at a leisurely pace, but at a good...

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By Expert Reviews on June 04, 2010

Well priced and with competitive image quality, but in other respects it cant compete with cameras costing just a little more...

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By Pocket-lint on May 26, 2010

Those looking for an ideal travel companion should check out Sony's offering in the high resolution, high zoom camera stakes. Includes a few neat and unique features, such as the quick fire, automatic stitching Sweep Panorama, but there's not...

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