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Canon A1300 vs Sony H50

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Canon A1300 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon A1300 vs Sony H50 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon A1300 vs Sony H50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A1300 was brought out 3 years later than the H50 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the A1300 grades versus the H50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Sony H50

 A1300 H50 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2009Fresher by 38 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Canon A1300

 H50 A1300 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Sony H50

 A1300 H50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon A1300 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A1300 provides outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check out the Canon A1300 vs Sony H50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A1300 against the H50.

Canon A1300 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and H50 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and H50.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon A1300 to give you extra detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger A1300 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon A1300 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1300
Portrait photography with Sony H50
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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has manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography advice
Sony H50 Street photography advice
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
33
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
low resolution (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
65
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
44
flash built-in
great zoom (465mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (547g)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography information
Sony H50 Landscape photography information
33
decently wide (28mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
34
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1300
Vlogging with Sony H50
28
decently wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
heavier than others (547g)
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Canon A1300 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Sony H50
 Canon PowerShot A1300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A1300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174g (0.38 lb) 547g (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $119 $80