Sony H50 vs Sony H90
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Sony H50 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Revealed February 2012
Sony H50 vs Sony H90 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Sony H50 and Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe H50 was revealed 4 years earlier than the H90 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the H50 scores against the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony H50 vs Sony H90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are available at Sony H50 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony H90
H50 | H90 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony H50
H90 | H50 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | January 2009 | More modern by 37 months | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony H90
H50 | H90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Sony H50 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Sony H50 has 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) and the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check out the Sony H50 and Sony H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the H50 vs the H90.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H50 and H90 is 69 and 91 respectively.
Sony H50 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the H50 and H90.
All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony H90 to result in extra detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged H50 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony H50 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-15 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 |
Full resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 31-465mm (15.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-4.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | 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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 547g (1.21 lb) | 222g (0.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 290 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BG1 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
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 | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $80 | $230 |