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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H50

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H50 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was unveiled 5 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades against the H50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony H50

 Galaxy Camera 2 H50 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2009More recent by 61 months
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 H50 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony H50

 Galaxy Camera 2 H50 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has got exterior dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has sizing 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 vs the H50.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and H50 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 2 and H50.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to provide greater detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography highlights
Sony H50 Street photography highlights
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition (283 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography info
Sony H50 Sports photography info
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
great battery life (400 per charge)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
73
great battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
44
flash built-in
long reach (465mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (547 grams)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery life (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
34
focusing manually
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging factors
Sony H50 Vlogging factors
37
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic jack
lighter than competition (283g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (547 grams)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony H50
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-02 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283 gr (0.62 lbs) 547 gr (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 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 400 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID Built-in NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $400 $80