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Sony A700 vs Sony H50

Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Sony A700 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Revealed December 2007
  • Replaced the Konica Minolta 7D
  • Newer Model is Sony A77
Sony H50
(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
  • Launched January 2009
Photography Glossary

Sony A700 vs Sony H50 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony A700 vs Sony H50, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the A700 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) and the A700 (APS-C) and H50 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The A700 was unveiled 13 months before the H50 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A700 grades against the H50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Sony H50

 A700 H50 
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony A700

 H50 A700 
LaunchedJanuary 2009December 2007Newer by 13 months

Common features in the Sony A700 and Sony H50

 A700 H50 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Sony A700 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A700 comes with outer measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A700 vs the H50.

Sony A700 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A700 and H50 is 58 and 69 respectively.

Sony A700 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Sony A700 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A700 and H50.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A700 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony A700 will provide more detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged A700 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A700 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Sony A700 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A700 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A700 Portrait photography details
Sony H50 Portrait photography details
54
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (12 megapixels)
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A700 Street photography highlights
Sony H50 Street photography highlights
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A700 Sports photography factors
Sony H50 Sports photography factors
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A700
Travel photography with Sony H50
49
weather proof
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
44
flash built-in
long reach (465mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (547 grams)
megapixel count low (9MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A700 Landscape photography details
Sony H50 Landscape photography details
62
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
no liveview
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
34
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A700 Vlogging information
Sony H50 Vlogging information
9
no video
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than others (547g)
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Sony A700 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A700 and Sony H50
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2007-12-19 2009-01-15
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4272 x 2848 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 31-465mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution None 640x480
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 768g (1.69 lb) 547g (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") 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 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 581 not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Dual 1
Cost at release $1,000 $80