Canon SX1 IS vs Sony H50
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Canon SX1 IS vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
- Revealed March 2009
(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
- Introduced January 2009

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony H50 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX1 IS and Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the H50 (9MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX1 IS was announced 3 months later than the H50 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX1 IS matches up against the H50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony H50 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Sony H50
SX1 IS | H50 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Canon SX1 IS
H50 | SX1 IS | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Sony H50
SX1 IS | H50 | |||
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Introduced | March 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon SX1 IS vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS has got outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX1 IS and Sony H50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX1 IS vs the H50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and H50 is 64 and 69 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and H50.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX1 IS to offer you extra detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX1 IS vs Sony H50 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-03-27 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 10MP | 9MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 9.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 615g (1.36 pounds) | 547g (1.21 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 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 model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $600 | $80 |