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Canon N vs Sony H50

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
31
Features
25
Overall
28

Canon N vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
Sony H50
(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
  • Released January 2009
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Canon N vs Sony H50 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon N versus Sony H50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the N (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The N was manufactured 4 years after the H50 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the N scores against the H50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Sony H50

 N H50 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Canon N

 H50 N 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N and Sony H50

 N H50 

Canon N vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon N offers external dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Canon N versus Sony H50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the N vs the H50.

Canon N vs Sony H50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the N and H50 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Canon N vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and H50.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon N to provide you with more detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern N will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon N vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon N as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon N as a Street photography camera
Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
65
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography features
Sony H50 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon N
Travel photography with Sony H50
61
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
43
has built in flash
long reach (465mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (547 grams)
low megapixels (9MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon N
Landscape photography with Sony H50
36
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
34
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging info
Sony H50 Vlogging info
72
rather wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
missing external mic port
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (547 grams)
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Canon N vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Sony H50
 Canon PowerShot NSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 2248 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 9.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lb) 547 gr (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" 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 life 200 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $299 $80