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Sony A100 vs Sony H50

Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Sony A100 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Introduced July 2006
  • Succeeded the Konica Minolta 5D
  • Replacement is Sony A550
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Sony A100 vs Sony H50 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony A100 versus Sony H50, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the A100 (10MP) and the H50 (9MP) is fairly well matched but the A100 (APS-C) and H50 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The A100 was released 3 years earlier than the H50 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A100 scores versus the H50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Sony H50

 A100 H50 

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony A100

 H50 A100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009July 2006Newer by 29 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Sony A100 and Sony H50

 A100 H50 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Sony A100 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A100 enjoys outer measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A100 vs the H50.

Sony A100 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A100 and H50 is 64 and 69 respectively.

Sony A100 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A100 and H50.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A100 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony A100 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged A100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A100 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A100 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
53
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10MP)
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A100 Street photography advice
Sony H50 Street photography advice
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A100
Travel photography with Sony H50
45
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
44
has built in flash
very long reach (465mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (547g)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A100 Landscape photography info
Sony H50 Landscape photography info
53
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
34
has manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
MP count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A100
Vlogging with Sony H50
9
can't record video
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (547g)
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Sony A100 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A100 and Sony H50
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2006-07-31 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 31-465mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 638g (1.41 pounds) 547g (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 476 not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-FM55H NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $1,000 $80