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Canon SX1 IS vs Sony H50

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Sony H50

 SX1 IS H50 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Canon SX1 IS

 H50 SX1 IS 
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Sony H50

 SX1 IS H50 
IntroducedMarch 2009January 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony H50 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography info
Sony H50 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
can't use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography features
Sony H50 Street photography features
56
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (615 grams)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography information
Sony H50 Sports photography information
33
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography info
Sony H50 Travel photography info
52
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (615g)
low MP (10MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
great zoom (465mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (547g)
MP count low (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX1 IS
Landscape photography with Sony H50
44
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
34
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
MP count low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging info
Sony H50 Vlogging info
57
relatively wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (615g)
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image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors in class (547g)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Sony H50
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
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