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Sony H50 vs Sony RX10 III

Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62

Sony H50 vs Sony RX10 III Key Specs

Sony H50
(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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony RX10 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
  • Launched March 2016
  • Replaced the Sony RX10 II
  • Replacement is Sony RX10 IV
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Sony H50 vs Sony RX10 III Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Sony H50 versus Sony RX10 III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the H50 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The H50 was revealed 8 years before the RX10 III and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony H50 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the H50 scores versus the RX10 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony RX10 III

 H50 RX10 III 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Sony H50

 RX10 III H50 
LaunchedMarch 2016January 2009Fresher by 87 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony RX10 III

 H50 RX10 III 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Sony H50 vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony H50 comes with external measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 III has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") having a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the H50 and the RX10 III.

Sony H50 vs Sony RX10 III size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the H50 and RX10 III is 69 and 53 respectively.

Sony H50 vs Sony RX10 III top view buttons comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the H50 and RX10 III.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The H50 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony RX10 III will produce more detail because of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older H50 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony H50 vs Sony RX10 III sensor size comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H50 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
71
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony H50 Street photography details
Sony RX10 III Street photography details
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (547 grams)
64
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
environment proof
more heavy than average in class (1,051 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony H50 Sports photography details
Sony RX10 III Sports photography details
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
70
long zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (420 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Travel photography camera
44
built-in flash
very long reach (465mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (547g)
resolution not great (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
55
better than average battery power (420 shots)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (1,051 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H50
Landscape photography with Sony RX10 III
34
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
64
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery power (420 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX10 III as a Vlogging camera
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than competitors in class (547g)
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average in class (1,051g)
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Sony H50 vs Sony RX10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H50 and Sony RX10 III
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 2016-03-29
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-465mm (15.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-4.5 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 547 gr (1.21 pounds) 1051 gr (2.32 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 472
Other
Battery life - 420 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $80 $1,398