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Samsung NX10 vs Sony H50

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Samsung NX10 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2010
  • Renewed by Samsung NX11
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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Samsung NX10 vs Sony H50 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Samsung NX10 versus Sony H50, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and H50 (9MP) and the NX10 (APS-C) and H50 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The NX10 was unveiled 15 months after the H50 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX10 matches up against the H50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony H50

 NX10 H50 
ReleasedApril 2010January 2009More modern by 15 months
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Samsung NX10

 H50 NX10 

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony H50

 NX10 H50 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Samsung NX10 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX10 enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX10 versus Sony H50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX10 against the H50.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX10 and H50 is 80 and 69 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX10 and H50.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX10 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX10 will show more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger NX10 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
73
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Street photography camera
Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (499 grams)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX10 Sports photography advice
Sony H50 Sports photography advice
52
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (400 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX10 Travel photography highlights
Sony H50 Travel photography highlights
63
great battery (400 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (499 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
44
has built in flash
great zoom (465mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (547 grams)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 Landscape photography advice
Sony H50 Landscape photography advice
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
34
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 Vlogging info
Sony H50 Vlogging info
24
provides face detection autofocus
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than others (499g)
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (547g)
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Sony H50
 Samsung NX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-04-07 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 31-465mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499g (1.10 lb) 547g (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 572 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $626 $80