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Pentax WS80 vs Sony H50

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Pentax Optio WS80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Pentax WS80 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2009
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
  • Released January 2009
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Pentax WS80 vs Sony H50 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Pentax WS80 and Sony H50, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WS80 (10MP) and the H50 (9MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WS80 was introduced 7 months later than the H50 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WS80 scores versus the H50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Sony H50

 WS80 H50 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2009Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Pentax WS80

 H50 WS80 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax WS80 and Sony H50

 WS80 H50 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Pentax WS80 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax WS80 features exterior dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has sizing 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the WS80 and the H50.

Pentax WS80 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WS80 and H50 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Pentax WS80 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WS80 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WS80 and H50.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax WS80 to resolve extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher WS80 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Pentax WS80 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Pentax WS80 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WS80 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WS80 Portrait photography info
Sony H50 Portrait photography info
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WS80 as a Street photography camera
Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
59
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WS80 Sports photography highlights
Sony H50 Sports photography highlights
23
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
32
long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WS80 Travel photography highlights
Sony H50 Travel photography highlights
61
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
weather sealing
has built in flash
low MP (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
44
has built in flash
great zoom (465mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (547g)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WS80 Landscape photography details
Sony H50 Landscape photography details
31
has manual focus
weather sealing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WS80 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than others (547g)
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Pentax WS80 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WS80 and Sony H50
 Pentax Optio WS80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio WS80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-05 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-4.7 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 547g (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 D-LI68 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $220 $80