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Sony A300 vs Sony H50

Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Sony A300 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Sony A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Announced January 2008
  • Renewed by Sony A330
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 A300 vs Sony H50 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Sony A300 and Sony H50, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A300 (10MP) and the H50 (9MP) is very similar but the A300 (APS-C) and H50 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The A300 was introduced 11 months before the H50 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A300 grades versus the H50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Sony H50

 A300 H50 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony A300

 H50 A300 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2008Newer by 11 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony A300 and Sony H50

 A300 H50 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Sony A300 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) and 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 A300 and Sony H50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the A300 against the H50.

Sony A300 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A300 and H50 is 64 and 69 respectively.

Sony A300 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Sony A300 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A300 and H50.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A300 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A300 will deliver greater detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sony A300 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Sony A300 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A300 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A300 Portrait photography factors
Sony H50 Portrait photography factors
59
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A300
Street photography with Sony H50
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A300 Sports photography highlights
Sony H50 Sports photography highlights
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A300
Travel photography with Sony H50
45
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
44
built-in flash
very long zoom (465mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (547 grams)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A300 Landscape photography features
Sony H50 Landscape photography features
57
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
no Timelapse recording
34
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (547 grams)
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Sony A300 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A300 and Sony H50
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2008-01-30 2009-01-15
Body design 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 area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 31-465mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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 input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 632g (1.39 lb) 547g (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 538 not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $80