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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H50

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H50 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus XZ-10 versus Sony H50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was introduced 4 years after the H50 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the XZ-10 matches up vs the H50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Sony H50

 XZ-10 H50 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 50 months
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Olympus XZ-10

 H50 XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony H50

 XZ-10 H50 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-10 provides external measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the XZ-10 versus the H50.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and H50 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and H50.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus XZ-10 to give more detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger XZ-10 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-10
Portrait photography with Sony H50
45
manual focus
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus XZ-10
Street photography with Sony H50
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (221g)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography info
Sony H50 Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
32
long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus XZ-10
Travel photography with Sony H50
60
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
44
built-in flash
great reach (465mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H50 Landscape photography highlights
53
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
34
manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging info
Sony H50 Vlogging info
35
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (547 grams)
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Sony H50
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-30 2009-01-15
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 35 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221g (0.49 pounds) 547g (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 240 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-50B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $428 $80