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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H50

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Previous Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX230 HS
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
  • Released January 2009
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H50 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SX210 IS versus Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was announced 18 months later than the H50 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX210 IS scores against the H50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Sony H50

 SX210 IS H50 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2009More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Canon SX210 IS

 H50 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Sony H50

 SX210 IS H50 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS has got physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 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 SX210 IS versus Sony H50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX210 IS vs the H50.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and H50 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and H50.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX210 IS to give you more detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer SX210 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
37
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography features
Sony H50 Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography features
Sony H50 Sports photography features
43
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography features
Sony H50 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition (220 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
44
has built in flash
great zoom (465mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (547g)
low resolution (9MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography details
Sony H50 Landscape photography details
48
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
34
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low resolution (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging info
Sony H50 Vlogging info
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors (547g)
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Sony H50
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220 grams (0.49 lbs) 547 grams (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NB-5L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $226 $80