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Canon A3000 IS vs Sony H50

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(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
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Sony H50

 A3000 IS H50 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Canon A3000 IS

 H50 A3000 IS 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Sony H50

 A3000 IS H50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony H50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and H50 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3000 IS
Street photography with Sony H50
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography features
Sony H50 Sports photography features
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography information
Sony H50 Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
44
has built in flash
great reach (465mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (547 grams)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony H50 Landscape photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
34
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging advice
Sony H50 Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than competition (547g)
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Canon A3000 IS vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Sony H50
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
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