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Sony A9 vs Sony H50

Portability
65
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Sony A9 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Successor is Sony A9 II
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 A9 vs Sony H50 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Sony A9 and Sony H50, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the A9 (24MP) and H50 (9MP) and the A9 (Full frame) and H50 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The A9 was unveiled 8 years after the H50 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A9 scores vs the H50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony H50

 A9 H50 
ReleasedApril 2017January 2009More modern by 101 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k230kClearer display (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony A9

 H50 A9 

Common features in the Sony A9 and Sony H50

 A9 H50 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony A9 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A9 enjoys external dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A9 and Sony H50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A9 and the H50.

Sony A9 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A9 and H50 is 65 and 69 respectively.

Sony A9 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Sony A9 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A9 and H50.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A9 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony A9 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger A9 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A9 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Sony A9 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A9 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A9 Portrait photography details
Sony H50 Portrait photography details
83
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A9 as a Street photography camera
Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A9 Sports photography features
Sony H50 Sports photography features
86
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (650 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low resolution (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A9 Travel photography highlights
Sony H50 Travel photography highlights
73
good battery life (650 shots)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
44
built-in flash
great reach (465mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (547 grams)
low resolution (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A9
Landscape photography with Sony H50
85
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
good battery life (650 per charge)
two card slots
34
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A9 Vlogging information
Sony H50 Vlogging information
36
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others (547 grams)
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Sony A9 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A9 and Sony H50
 Sony Alpha A9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2017-04-19 2009-01-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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)
Maximum aperture - f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,440 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.10 m
Flash options 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 673g (1.48 lbs) 547g (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 92 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3517 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Dual 1
Cost at release $4,498 $80