Canon A810 vs Sony H50
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Canon A810 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
Photography Glossary Canon A810 vs Sony H50 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Canon A810 versus Sony H50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A810 was revealed 3 years after the H50 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the A810 scores versus the H50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A810 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A810 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Sony H50
| A810 | H50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Canon A810
| H50 | A810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Sony H50
| A810 | H50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Canon A810 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A810 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A810 versus Sony H50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A810 and the H50.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and H50 is 93 and 69 respectively.
Canon A810 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A810 and H50.
Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon A810 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer A810 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon A810 vs Sony H50 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 9MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| 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 | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.7-4.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 9.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | H.264 | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 171g (0.38 lbs) | 547g (1.21 lbs) |
| 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 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 life | 220 pictures | - |
| Form of battery | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $99 | $80 |
