Sony a1 vs Sony H50

Here, we are matching up the Sony a1 vs Sony H50, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the a1 (50MP) and H50 (9MP) and the a1 (Full frame) and H50 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The a1 was released 12 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the a1 scores versus the H50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are provided at Sony a1 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony a1 has physical measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 737 grams (1.62 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the a1 versus the H50.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the a1 and H50 is 61 and 69 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the a1 and H50.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The a1 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony a1 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 41 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher a1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.