Pentax VS20 vs Sony H50
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Pentax VS20 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
- 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
- Launched January 2012
(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
- Announced January 2009
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Its time to look more closely at the Pentax VS20 and Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the VS20 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe VS20 was released 3 years after the H50 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the VS20 scores vs the H50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio VS20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are available at Pentax VS20 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Sony H50
| VS20 | H50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 37 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Pentax VS20
| H50 | VS20 |
|---|
Common features in the Pentax VS20 and Sony H50
| VS20 | H50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Pentax VS20 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax VS20 has got outer measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the VS20 and the H50.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VS20 and H50 is 90 and 69 respectively.
Pentax VS20 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VS20 and H50.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax VS20 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer VS20 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Pentax VS20 vs Sony H50 Specifications
| Pentax Optio VS20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Optio VS20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2012-01-25 | 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 | 16 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 3 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-4.8 | f/2.7-4.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 2.80 m | 9.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 235 gr (0.52 pounds) | 547 gr (1.21 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 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 model | D-LI122 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $106 | $80 |