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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H50

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Replacement is Canon SX150 IS
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 SX130 IS vs Sony H50 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX130 IS versus Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was brought out 20 months later than the H50 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX130 IS scores vs the H50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Sony H50

 SX130 IS H50 
RevealedAugust 2010January 2009Fresher by 20 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Canon SX130 IS

 H50 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Sony H50

 SX130 IS H50 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS features exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX130 IS versus Sony H50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX130 IS versus the H50.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H50 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and H50 is 85 and 69 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and H50.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX130 IS to show extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX130 IS should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography info
Sony H50 Portrait photography info
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography advice
Sony H50 Street photography advice
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
great zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography factors
Sony H50 Travel photography factors
61
lighter than competition (308 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
44
has built in flash
long reach (465mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (547g)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sony H50 Landscape photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
34
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging info
Sony H50 Vlogging info
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (547 grams)
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Sony H50
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-08-19 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 gr (0.68 lbs) 547 gr (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 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 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $250 $80