Canon SX30 IS vs Sony H50
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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
- Revealed September 2010
- Superseded the Canon SX20 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX40 HS
(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
- Launched January 2009
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On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX30 IS versus Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SX30 IS was manufactured 21 months later than the H50 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX30 IS grades vs the H50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Sony H50
| SX30 IS | H50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2010 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 21 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Canon SX30 IS
| H50 | SX30 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Sony H50
| SX30 IS | H50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon SX30 IS vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS features exterior measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX30 IS and the H50.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and H50 is 64 and 69 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and H50.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX30 IS to give you more detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern SX30 IS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony H50 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2010-09-14 | 2009-01-15 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/2.7-4.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 0cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.80 m | 9.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 601g (1.32 pounds) | 547g (1.21 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 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 | NB-7L | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $400 | $80 |