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Sony A7 II vs Sony H50

Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
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Sony Alpha A7 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Sony A7 II vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 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
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
  • Released January 2009
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Sony H50

 A7 II H50 
ReleasedNovember 2014January 2009Fresher by 72 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony A7 II

 H50 A7 II 

Common features in the Sony A7 II and Sony H50

 A7 II H50 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A7 II vs Sony H50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7 II and H50 is 69 and 69 respectively.

Sony A7 II vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A7 II vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Sony A7 II vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7 II vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7 II Portrait photography advice
Sony H50 Portrait photography advice
82
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A7 II as a Street photography camera
Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7 II Sports photography highlights
Sony H50 Sports photography highlights
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low battery (350 CIPA)
32
great zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7 II Travel photography features
Sony H50 Travel photography features
61
weather proof
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
low battery (350 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
44
has built in flash
great zoom (465mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (547g)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
low battery (350 per charge)
34
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
MP count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7 II Vlogging advice
Sony H50 Vlogging advice
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (547 grams)
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Sony A7 II vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 II and Sony H50
 Sony Alpha A7 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
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