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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony H50

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Old Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX720 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony H50 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX710 HS versus Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was introduced 6 years later than the H50 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX710 HS matches up vs the H50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Sony H50

 SX710 HS H50 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2009Fresher by 73 months
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Canon SX710 HS

 H50 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Sony H50

 SX710 HS H50 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX710 HS has physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX710 HS against the H50.

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and H50 is 89 and 69 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and H50.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX710 HS to give you extra detail using its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX710 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography information
Sony H50 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography details
Sony H50 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (269g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Sports photography camera
Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (230 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography advice
Sony H50 Travel photography advice
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lighter than competitors in class (269 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery power (230 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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flash built-in
long zoom (465mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (547 grams)
low megapixels (9MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX710 HS
Landscape photography with Sony H50
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (230 shots)
no Timelapse recording
34
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX710 HS
Vlogging with Sony H50
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (269 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (547g)
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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Sony H50
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 269 grams (0.59 lbs) 547 grams (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 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 life 230 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $349 $80