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Sony A7R IV vs Sony H50

Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Sony A7R IV vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Replaced the Sony A7R III
  • Replacement is Sony A7R V
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
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony H50 Overview

Lets look closer at the Sony A7R IV and Sony H50, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and H50 (9MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and H50 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The A7R IV was brought out 10 years after the H50 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A7R IV grades against the H50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony H50

 A7R IV H50 
ReleasedJuly 2019January 2009More modern by 128 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k230kSharper screen (+1210k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony A7R IV

 H50 A7R IV 

Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony H50

 A7R IV H50 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony A7R IV vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R IV provides physical dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Sony A7R IV and Sony H50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A7R IV vs the H50.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A7R IV and H50 is 62 and 69 respectively.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R IV and H50.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A7R IV featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony A7R IV will give more detail having its extra 52 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger A7R IV will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R IV vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
88
focusing manually
megapixel count high (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R IV Street photography highlights
Sony H50 Street photography highlights
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (32,000)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Sports photography camera
Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery power (670 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R IV Travel photography info
Sony H50 Travel photography info
74
good battery power (670 CIPA)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count high (61 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
44
has built in flash
long reach (465mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (547g)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R IV Landscape photography features
Sony H50 Landscape photography features
88
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery power (670 per charge)
two card slots
34
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
MP count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
37
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
heavier than average in class (547 grams)
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R IV and Sony H50
 Sony Alpha A7R IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-07-16 2009-01-15
Physical type 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 61 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 9504 x 6336 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 32000 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 567 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 31-465mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,440k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.10 m
Flash settings Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 665 gr (1.47 lbs) 547 gr (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3344 not tested
Other
Battery life 670 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 2 1
Pricing at launch $3,498 $80