Sony H50 vs Sony HX90V
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Sony H50 vs Sony HX90V 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Announced April 2015
Sony H50 vs Sony HX90V Overview
In this write-up, we will be comparing the Sony H50 and Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe H50 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the HX90V which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the H50 grades against the HX90V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony H50 vs Sony HX90V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are provided at Sony H50 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony HX90V
H50 | HX90V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony H50
HX90V | H50 | |||
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Announced | April 2015 | January 2009 | Newer by 76 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony HX90V
H50 | HX90V | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Sony H50 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony H50 enjoys external dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Sony H50 and Sony HX90V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the H50 versus the HX90V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H50 and HX90V is 69 and 91 respectively.
Sony H50 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H50 and HX90V.
Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX90V to give more detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged H50 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Sony H50 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony H50 vs Sony HX90V Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2015-04-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 31-465mm (15.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-4.5 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 547 grams (1.21 pounds) | 245 grams (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 360 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BG1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $80 | $440 |