Canon A3000 IS vs Sony H50
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Canon A3000 IS vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010
(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
- Revealed January 2009
Canon A3000 IS vs Sony H50 Overview
The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon A3000 IS versus Sony H50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the H50 (9MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe A3000 IS was introduced 12 months after the H50 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A3000 IS matches up vs the H50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A3000 IS vs Sony H50 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Sony H50
A3000 IS | H50 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Canon A3000 IS
H50 | A3000 IS | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Sony H50
A3000 IS | H50 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon A3000 IS vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3000 IS provides physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A3000 IS versus Sony H50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A3000 IS vs the H50.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and H50 is 94 and 69 respectively.
Canon A3000 IS vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and H50.
To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon A3000 IS to render extra detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent A3000 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon A3000 IS vs Sony H50 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-01-05 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 9.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165g (0.36 pounds) | 547g (1.21 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NB-8L | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $240 | $80 |