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Sony H20 vs Sony H50

Portability
87 Imaging
33 Features
29 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69 Imaging
32 Features
25 Overall
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Sony H20 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Revealed May 2009
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Sony H20 vs Sony H50 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Sony H20 vs Sony H50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Sony. The image resolution of the H20 (10MP) and the H50 (9MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H20 was revealed 4 months after the H50 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the H20 grades vs the H50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony H50

		

		

			
 H20 H50 
IntroducedMay 2009January 2009Same age
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch display  Lacking Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony H20 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony H20 enjoys outer dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Check the Sony H20 vs Sony H50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the H20 vs the H50.
Sony H20 vs Sony H50 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the H20 and H50 is 87 and 69 respectively.
Sony H20 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony H20 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the H20 and H50.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony H20 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively.
	
			Sony H20 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony H20 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony H20 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Sony H20 Portrait photography information
Sony H50 Portrait photography information
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 manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
27
 has manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (9MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Sony H20 as a Street photography camera
 Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
51
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 heavier than average (250 grams)
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 heavier than average (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
26
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 low fps (2.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
32
 excellent zoom range (31-465mm  15.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
 low megapixels (9 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
51
 has built in flash
 very long zoom (380mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 heavier than average (250 grams)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not great (38mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 built-in flash
 great reach (465mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 heavier than average (547 grams)
 low megapixels (9 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not the best (31mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Sony H20 Landscape photography info
Sony H50 Landscape photography info
36
 manual focus
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (38mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 missing Time Lapse function
34
 has manual focus
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (31mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
 low megapixels (9 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not great (38mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external mic port
 heavier than average (250 grams)
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not the best (31mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
 lack of mic jack
 heavier than average (547 grams)
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Sony H20 vs Sony H50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H20 and Sony H50
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-05-14 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 9MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-380mm (10.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.4 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 7.10 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 250 gr (0.55 lbs) 547 gr (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $249 $80