Sony A7 II vs Sony H50
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Sony A7 II vs Sony H50 Key Specs
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Announced November 2014
- Succeeded the Sony A7
- Successor is Sony A7 III
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- 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
- Released January 2009
Sony A7 II vs Sony H50 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Sony A7 II versus Sony H50, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the A7 II (24MP) and H50 (9MP) and the A7 II (Full frame) and H50 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A7 II was introduced 5 years later than the H50 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A7 II grades against the H50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A7 II vs Sony H50 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are available at Sony A7 II Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Sony H50
A7 II | H50 | |||
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Released | November 2014 | January 2009 | Fresher by 72 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Clearer screen (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony A7 II
H50 | A7 II |
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Common features in the Sony A7 II and Sony H50
A7 II | H50 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Sony A7 II vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Sony A7 II has outside dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
See the Sony A7 II versus Sony H50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A7 II and the H50.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7 II and H50 is 69 and 69 respectively.
Sony A7 II vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A7 II and H50.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A7 II with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony A7 II will offer more detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer A7 II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony A7 II vs Sony H50 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha A7 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-11-20 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 855.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 117 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 9.10 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 599 grams (1.32 pounds) | 547 grams (1.21 pounds) |
Dimensions | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 90 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2449 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-FW50 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $1,456 | $80 |