Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H50
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H50 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Sony H50
SX210 IS | H50 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Canon SX210 IS
H50 | SX210 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Sony H50
SX210 IS | H50 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H50 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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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 |