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Nikon S9100 vs Sony H50

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Nikon S9100 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Refreshed by Nikon S9300
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Nikon S9100 vs Sony H50 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon S9100 vs Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was introduced 2 years later than the H50 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S9100 grades vs the H50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Sony H50

 S9100 H50 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009Fresher by 31 months
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Nikon S9100

 H50 S9100 

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Sony H50

 S9100 H50 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon S9100 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S9100 comes with external dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S9100 vs Sony H50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S9100 vs the H50.

Nikon S9100 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9100 and H50 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S9100 and H50.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S9100 to give you more detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher S9100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S9100 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9100 Portrait photography factors
Sony H50 Portrait photography factors
33
has manual focus
comes with face detect focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Street photography camera
Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (214 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9100 Sports photography advice
Sony H50 Sports photography advice
36
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9100 Travel photography features
Sony H50 Travel photography features
61
lighter than competition (214 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (270 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
44
flash built-in
great zoom (465mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (547g)
low MP (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
40
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
34
manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9100 Vlogging advice
Sony H50 Vlogging advice
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (214 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (547 grams)
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Nikon S9100 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Sony H50
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S9100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus distance 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 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 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lb) 547 grams (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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 270 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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