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Sony A380 vs Sony H50

Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Sony A380 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Superseded the Sony A350
  • Successor is Sony A390
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 A380 vs Sony H50 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Sony A380 vs Sony H50, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A380 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) and the A380 (APS-C) and H50 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The A380 was revealed 8 months after the H50 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A380 matches up versus the H50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony H50

 A380 H50 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 8 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony A380

 H50 A380 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony H50

 A380 H50 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Sony A380 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A380 has physical measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Sony A380 vs 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 differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the A380 against the H50.

Sony A380 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A380 and H50 is 68 and 69 respectively.

Sony A380 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A380 and H50.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A380 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony A380 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer A380 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A380 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A380 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A380 Portrait photography info
Sony H50 Portrait photography info
71
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A380 Street photography details
Sony H50 Street photography details
76
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A380 Sports photography features
Sony H50 Sports photography features
59
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
bad battery power (500 CIPA)
32
long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A380 Travel photography advice
Sony H50 Travel photography advice
53
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (500 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
44
built-in flash
great zoom (465mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
megapixel count low (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A380 Landscape photography features
Sony H50 Landscape photography features
61
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
bad battery power (500 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
34
has manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A380
Vlogging with Sony H50
9
no video shooting
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
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Sony A380 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and Sony H50
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-24 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz -
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 14 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 519g (1.14 pounds) 547g (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 614 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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