Sony H50 vs Sony HX5
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![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX5/Sony-HX5-front.jpg)
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Sony H50 vs Sony HX5 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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010
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Sony H50 vs Sony HX5 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Sony H50 vs Sony HX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the H50 (9MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the H50 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor dimensions.
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The H50 was launched 17 months before the HX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the H50 scores against the HX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Sony H50 vs Sony HX5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are provided at Sony H50 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony HX5
H50 | HX5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Sony H50
HX5 | H50 | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 17 months |
Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony HX5
H50 | HX5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Sony H50 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony H50 comes with outer 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) whilst the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Compare the Sony H50 vs Sony HX5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the H50 and the HX5.
![Sony H50 vs Sony HX5 size comparison Sony H50 vs Sony HX5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H50-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX5-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the H50 and HX5 is 69 and 92 respectively.
![Sony H50 vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison Sony H50 vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H50-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony H50 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the H50 and HX5.
As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The H50 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX5 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older H50 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Sony H50 vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison Sony H50 vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H50-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony H50 vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony H50 vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony H50 vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H50-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sony H50 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-15 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
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) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-4.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 547 gr (1.21 lb) | 200 gr (0.44 lb) |
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, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $80 | $275 |