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Nikon A900 vs Sony H50

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Nikon A900 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Updated by Nikon A1000
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Nikon A900 vs Sony H50 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Nikon A900 and Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and H50 (9MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A900 was brought out 7 years after the H50 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the A900 scores vs the H50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Sony H50

 A900 H50 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2009Newer by 87 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Nikon A900

 H50 A900 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Sony H50

 A900 H50 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon A900 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon A900 features physical measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Nikon A900 and Sony H50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the A900 and the H50.

Nikon A900 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and H50 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and H50.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon A900 to show more detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer A900 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon A900 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
40
resolution is good (20MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low MP (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Street photography camera
Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (289 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography features
Sony H50 Sports photography features
56
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than average (289 grams)
supports bluetooth
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
44
flash built-in
very long reach (465mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (547 grams)
low MP (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H50 Landscape photography highlights
49
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
focusing manually
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
low MP (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A900
Vlogging with Sony H50
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average (289g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average (547g)
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Nikon A900 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Sony H50
 Nikon Coolpix A900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix A900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-02-23 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 20 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 9.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 3840x2160 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289g (0.64 pounds) 547g (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 life 300 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $400 $80