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Nikon A1000 vs Sony H50

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Nikon A1000 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Superseded the Nikon A900
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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Nikon A1000 vs Sony H50 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon A1000 vs Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A1000 was launched 10 years later than the H50 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the A1000 scores versus the H50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Sony H50

 A1000 H50 
ReleasedJanuary 2019January 2009Fresher by 122 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Nikon A1000

 H50 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Sony H50

 A1000 H50 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Nikon A1000 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon A1000 comes with external measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Nikon A1000 vs Sony H50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A1000 and the H50.

Nikon A1000 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and H50 is 86 and 69 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A1000 and H50.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon A1000 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A1000 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon A1000 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography advice
Sony H50 Portrait photography advice
51
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography features
Sony H50 Street photography features
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography info
Sony H50 Sports photography info
49
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (250 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
32
long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
72
supports touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
low battery (250 shots)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
44
has built in flash
long zoom (465mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (547g)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography info
Sony H50 Landscape photography info
55
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (250 per charge)
34
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
72
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have external microphone support
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than average in class (547 grams)
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Nikon A1000 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Sony H50
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix A1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-01-18 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 9.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lbs) 547 gr (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 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 life 250 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $477 $80