Sony A6400 vs Sony H50
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Sony A6400 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
- Revealed January 2019
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- 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
- Announced January 2009
Sony A6400 vs Sony H50 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Sony A6400 vs Sony H50, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the A6400 (24MP) and H50 (9MP) and the A6400 (APS-C) and H50 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe A6400 was revealed 10 years after the H50 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A6400 grades vs the H50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A6400 vs Sony H50 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a6400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The full galleries are provided at Sony A6400 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony H50
A6400 | H50 | |||
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Announced | January 2019 | January 2009 | More modern by 122 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony A6400
H50 | A6400 |
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Common features in the Sony A6400 and Sony H50
A6400 | H50 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Sony A6400 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A6400 has outside dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
See the Sony A6400 vs Sony H50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A6400 and the H50.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A6400 and H50 is 83 and 69 respectively.
Sony A6400 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6400 and H50.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A6400 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony A6400 will show more detail because of its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more recent A6400 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Sony A6400 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Sony Alpha a6400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha a6400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2019-01-15 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 9MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 32000 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | 9.10 m |
Flash options | Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 403g (0.89 lb) | 547g (1.21 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 83 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1431 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-FW50 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $898 | $80 |