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Sony H50 vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Sony H50 vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs

Sony H50
(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
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Replaced the Sony RX100
  • Renewed by Sony RX100 III
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Sony H50 vs Sony RX100 II Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Sony H50 vs Sony RX100 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the H50 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The H50 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the RX100 II and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony H50 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the H50 scores versus the RX100 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony RX100 II

 H50 RX100 II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony H50

 RX100 II H50 
RevealedJune 2013January 2009Fresher by 54 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony RX100 II

 H50 RX100 II 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Sony H50 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony H50 has got outside measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H50 vs Sony RX100 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the H50 and the RX100 II.

Sony H50 vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H50 and RX100 II is 69 and 89 respectively.

Sony H50 vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the H50 and RX100 II.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The H50 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX100 II will produce more detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older H50 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony H50 vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H50 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
70
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H50
Street photography with Sony RX100 II
43
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (547 grams)
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (281 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony H50 Sports photography factors
Sony RX100 II Sports photography factors
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
low MP (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Travel photography camera
44
flash built-in
very long zoom (465mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (547 grams)
low MP (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
80
better than average battery (350 shots)
lighter than average in class (281 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H50 Landscape photography factors
Sony RX100 II Landscape photography factors
34
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low MP (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
74
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 II as a Vlogging camera
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (547 grams)
37
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (281g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Sony H50 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H50 and Sony RX100 II
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-15 2013-06-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-465mm (15.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.7-4.5 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.10 m 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
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 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 547 grams (1.21 lb) 281 grams (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 483
Other
Battery life - 350 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $80 $598