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Sony A390 vs Sony H50

Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Sony A390 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Replaced the Sony A380
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Sony A390 vs Sony H50 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Sony A390 and Sony H50, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A390 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) and the A390 (APS-C) and H50 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The A390 was launched 19 months later than the H50 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A390 scores vs the H50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony H50

 A390 H50 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2009Fresher by 19 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony A390

 H50 A390 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony A390 and Sony H50

 A390 H50 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Sony A390 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A390 comes with external measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 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).

Look at the Sony A390 and Sony H50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A390 vs the H50.

Sony A390 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A390 and H50 is 66 and 69 respectively.

Sony A390 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Sony A390 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A390 and H50.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A390 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony A390 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger A390 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Sony A390 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Sony A390 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A390 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A390
Portrait photography with Sony H50
72
manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A390 Street photography info
Sony H50 Street photography info
76
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A390 Sports photography features
Sony H50 Sports photography features
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A390
Travel photography with Sony H50
53
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (230 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
44
built-in flash
very long reach (465mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (547g)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A390 Landscape photography information
Sony H50 Landscape photography information
61
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
34
you can focus manually
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A390 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (547g)
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Sony A390 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A390 and Sony H50
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-28 2009-01-15
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 31-465mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution None 640x480
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 549 gr (1.21 lb) 547 gr (1.21 lb)
Physical 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 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 607 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $500 $80