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Sony A450 vs Sony H50

Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Sony A450 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released January 2010
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 A450 vs Sony H50 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Sony A450 versus Sony H50, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the A450 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) and the A450 (APS-C) and H50 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A450 was revealed 12 months later than the H50 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the A450 matches up versus the H50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony H50

 A450 H50 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony A450

 H50 A450 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony H50

 A450 H50 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Sony A450 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A450 has outside dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

See the Sony A450 versus Sony H50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A450 vs the H50.

Sony A450 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A450 and H50 is 65 and 69 respectively.

Sony A450 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A450 and H50.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A450 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony A450 will offer extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher A450 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Sony A450 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A450 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A450 Portrait photography features
Sony H50 Portrait photography features
72
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A450
Street photography with Sony H50
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A450 Sports photography information
Sony H50 Sports photography information
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (1,050 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A450 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
60
better than average battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
44
has built in flash
great reach (465mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (547g)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A450
Landscape photography with Sony H50
66
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no Time Lapse recording
34
has manual focus
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A450 Vlogging advice
Sony H50 Vlogging advice
9
lack of video recording
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (547 grams)
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Sony A450 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A450 and Sony H50
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-05 2009-01-15
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 9 megapixels
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 12800 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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 range - 1cm
Available lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Clear Photo Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 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
Max 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 560 grams (1.23 pounds) 547 grams (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") 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 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 769 not tested
Other
Battery life 1050 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,241 $80