Sony H50 vs Sony H70
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Sony H50 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released January 2011
Sony H50 vs Sony H70 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Sony H50 vs Sony H70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and H70 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe H50 was brought out 24 months before the H70 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the H50 matches up vs the H70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony H50 vs Sony H70 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony H50 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony H70
H50 | H70 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Sony H50
H70 | H50 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony H70
H50 | H70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Sony H50 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony H50 offers external dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Sony H50 vs Sony H70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the H50 vs the H70.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the H50 and H70 is 69 and 93 respectively.
Sony H50 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the H50 and H70.
All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony H70 to produce greater detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older H50 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Sony H50 vs Sony H70 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 31-465mm (15.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-4.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m | 3.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 547g (1.21 pounds) | 194g (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-BG1 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $80 | $199 |