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Olympus 7000 vs Sony H50

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus 7000 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 7000
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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Olympus 7000 vs Sony H50 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus 7000 vs Sony H50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was unveiled within a month of the H50 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 7000 grades versus the H50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Sony H50

 7000 H50 

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Olympus 7000

 H50 7000 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Sony H50

 7000 H50 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus 7000 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7000 features outside dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 7000 vs Sony H50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the 7000 and the H50.

Olympus 7000 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and H50 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7000 and H50.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus 7000 to produce greater detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Olympus 7000 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H50 Portrait photography highlights
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Street photography camera
Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography info
Sony H50 Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
great reach (260mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
44
flash built-in
very long reach (465mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (547 grams)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography details
Sony H50 Landscape photography details
32
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
34
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
heavier than others in class (547g)
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Olympus 7000 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Sony H50
 Olympus Stylus 7000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Also called as mju 7000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-07 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 172 grams (0.38 lb) 547 grams (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $280 $80