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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony H50

Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Released October 2011
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-5
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-5R
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
  • Launched January 2009
Photography Glossary

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony H50 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Sony NEX-5N versus Sony H50, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-5N (16MP) and H50 (9MP) and the NEX-5N (APS-C) and H50 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-5N was announced 2 years after the H50 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the NEX-5N matches up versus the H50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony H50

 NEX-5N H50 
LaunchedOctober 2011January 2009Newer by 34 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony NEX-5N

 H50 NEX-5N 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and Sony H50

 NEX-5N H50 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5N has outer measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the NEX-5N against the H50.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony H50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5N and H50 is 89 and 69 respectively.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5N and H50.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5N with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony NEX-5N will provide more detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher NEX-5N should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography advice
Sony H50 Portrait photography advice
73
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Street photography factors
Sony H50 Street photography factors
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Sports photography details
Sony H50 Sports photography details
58
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (460 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-5N
Travel photography with Sony H50
70
great battery pack (460 shots)
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
44
built-in flash
very long reach (465mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (547g)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography details
Sony H50 Landscape photography details
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (460 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
34
you can focus manually
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony NEX-5N
Vlogging with Sony H50
33
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (547g)
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5N and Sony H50
 Sony Alpha NEX-5NSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-10-03 2009-01-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4912 x 3264 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 31-465mm (15.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format AVCHD -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 269g (0.59 lb) 547g (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1079 not tested
Other
Battery life 460 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $550 $80