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Pentax RZ10 vs Sony H50

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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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Pentax RZ10 vs Sony H50 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Pentax RZ10 vs Sony H50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the RZ10 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was launched 2 years after the H50 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the RZ10 grades vs the H50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Sony H50

 RZ10 H50 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Pentax RZ10

 H50 RZ10 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax RZ10 and Sony H50

 RZ10 H50 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax RZ10 comes with external measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the RZ10 against the H50.

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RZ10 and H50 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the RZ10 and H50.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax RZ10 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger RZ10 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography info
Sony H50 Portrait photography info
35
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Street photography info
Sony H50 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Sports photography advice
Sony H50 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (178 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax RZ10
Travel photography with Sony H50
66
weather proofing
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery power (178 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
44
flash built-in
very long zoom (465mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (547 grams)
low MP (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax RZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (178 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
34
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Vlogging details
Sony H50 Vlogging details
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition in class (547 grams)
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Pentax RZ10 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RZ10 and Sony H50
 Pentax Optio RZ10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio RZ10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2009-01-15
Body design 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 14MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 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 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178 gr (0.39 lbs) 547 gr (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 life 178 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $80