Sony A290 vs Sony H50
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Sony A290 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Released June 2010
- Superseded the Sony A230
(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
- Announced January 2009
Sony A290 vs Sony H50 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony A290 versus Sony H50, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the A290 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) and the A290 (APS-C) and H50 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A290 was announced 17 months later than the H50 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A290 scores versus the H50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A290 vs Sony H50 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are available at Sony A290 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Sony H50
A290 | H50 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | January 2009 | Fresher by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony A290
H50 | A290 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Sony A290 and Sony H50
A290 | H50 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Sony A290 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A290 comes with external dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Examine the Sony A290 versus Sony H50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A290 versus the H50.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A290 and H50 is 66 and 69 respectively.
Sony A290 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A290 and H50.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A290 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony A290 will show more detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger A290 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Sony A290 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-06-09 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 9.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
Maximum video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 549 grams (1.21 lbs) | 547 grams (1.21 lbs) |
Dimensions | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 66 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 615 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FH50 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $600 | $80 |