Sony A900 vs Sony H50

The following is a extensive assessment of the Sony A900 versus Sony H50, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the A900 (25MP) and H50 (9MP) and the A900 (Full frame) and H50 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The A900 was revealed 2 months prior to the H50 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A900 grades against the H50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The full galleries are available at Sony A900 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A900 has got exterior measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A900 versus Sony H50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A900 against the H50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and H50 is 54 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and H50.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A900 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony A900 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.