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Sony A7 III vs Sony H50

Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A7 III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Sony A7 III vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Replaced the Sony A7 II
  • Replacement is Sony A7 IV
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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Sony A7 III vs Sony H50 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Sony A7 III versus Sony H50, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the A7 III (24MP) and H50 (9MP) and the A7 III (Full frame) and H50 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The A7 III was introduced 9 years later than the H50 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A7 III grades vs the H50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Sony H50

 A7 III H50 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2009Fresher by 111 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony A7 III

 H50 A7 III 

Common features in the Sony A7 III and Sony H50

 A7 III H50 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony A7 III vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A7 III enjoys physical measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A7 III versus Sony H50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A7 III versus the H50.

Sony A7 III vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A7 III and H50 is 63 and 69 respectively.

Sony A7 III vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7 III vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A7 III and H50.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A7 III using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A7 III will resolve more detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern A7 III will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Sony A7 III vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Sony A7 III vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7 III Portrait photography features
Sony H50 Portrait photography features
84
focusing manually
decent MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A7 III Street photography features
Sony H50 Street photography features
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7 III Sports photography features
Sony H50 Sports photography features
87
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery (610 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7 III as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
73
great battery (610 per charge)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent MP (24MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
44
has built in flash
great reach (465mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (547 grams)
low megapixels (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7 III Landscape photography factors
Sony H50 Landscape photography factors
85
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
great battery (610 shots)
two card slots
34
focusing manually
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7 III Vlogging info
Sony H50 Vlogging info
36
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than average in class (547g)
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Sony A7 III vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 III and Sony H50
 Sony Alpha A7 IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7 III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-02-27 2009-01-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 693 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 31-465mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.10 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 650 grams (1.43 lb) 547 grams (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3730 not tested
Other
Battery life 610 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Dual Single
Retail cost $1,998 $80