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Nikon L20 vs Sony H50

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Nikon L20 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2009
Sony H50
(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
  • Released January 2009
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Nikon L20 vs Sony H50 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon L20 versus Sony H50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the H50 (9MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L20 was introduced at a similar time to the H50 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the L20 matches up against the H50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Sony H50

 L20 H50 

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Nikon L20

 H50 L20 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Nikon L20 and Sony H50

 L20 H50 
ReleasedFebruary 2009January 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon L20 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L20 offers outside measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L20 versus Sony H50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the L20 compared to the H50.

Nikon L20 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L20 and H50 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Nikon L20 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L20 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L20 and H50.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon L20 to produce extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively.

Nikon L20 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Nikon L20 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L20 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L20 Street photography information
Sony H50 Street photography information
54
lighter than competition (135g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L20 Sports photography advice
Sony H50 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
32
long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L20
Travel photography with Sony H50
55
lighter than competition (135g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
44
flash built-in
great reach (465mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (547 grams)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
26
screen size is good (3")
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
34
focusing manually
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L20 Vlogging advice
Sony H50 Vlogging advice
24
lighter than competition (135 grams)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others (547 grams)
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Nikon L20 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L20 and Sony H50
 Nikon Coolpix L20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-03 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-136mm (3.6x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 547 gr (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $120 $80