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Olympus E-1 vs Sony H50

Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus E-1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus E-1 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched November 2003
  • Later Model is Olympus E-3
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Olympus E-1 vs Sony H50 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-1 versus Sony H50, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and H50 (9MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and H50 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-1 was introduced 6 years earlier than the H50 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-1 grades against the H50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Sony H50

 E-1 H50 

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Olympus E-1

 H50 E-1 
RevealedJanuary 2009November 2003Fresher by 62 months
Display dimensions3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k134kCrisper display (+96k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Sony H50

 E-1 H50 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus E-1 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-1 enjoys physical measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Sony H50 has dimensions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-1 versus the H50.

Olympus E-1 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-1 and H50 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-1 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-1 and H50.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-1 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony H50 will show more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older E-1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-1 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-1 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
46
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low MP (5MP)
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-1 Street photography highlights
Sony H50 Street photography highlights
57
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (735g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
40
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-1 Travel photography info
Sony H50 Travel photography info
47
lighter than average in class (735g)
weather sealing
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (5 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
44
built-in flash
long zoom (465mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (547g)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H50 Landscape photography highlights
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is small (1.8 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
34
manual focus
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
low resolution (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-1 Vlogging info
Sony H50 Vlogging info
9
no video recording
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (547g)
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Olympus E-1 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-1 and Sony H50
 Olympus E-1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus E-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2003-11-29 2009-01-15
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 2560 x 1920 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 31-465mm (15.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.8" 3"
Display resolution 134 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 735g (1.62 pounds) 547g (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") 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 model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,700 $80