Sony H50 vs Sony RX100 VI
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Sony H50 vs Sony RX100 VI 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Launched June 2018
- Earlier Model is Sony RX100 V
- Newer Model is Sony RX100 VII
Sony H50 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Sony H50 vs Sony RX100 VI, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the H50 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe H50 was manufactured 10 years prior to the RX100 VI and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony H50 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the H50 matches up vs the RX100 VI with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony H50 vs Sony RX100 VI Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony H50 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony RX100 VI
H50 | RX100 VI |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony H50
RX100 VI | H50 | |||
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Launched | June 2018 | January 2009 | More recent by 114 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony RX100 VI
H50 | RX100 VI | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing |
Sony H50 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony H50 offers physical dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).
Contrast the Sony H50 vs Sony RX100 VI in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the H50 compared to the RX100 VI.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H50 and RX100 VI is 69 and 88 respectively.
Sony H50 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the H50 and RX100 VI.
To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The H50 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 VI will give greater detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older H50 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Sony H50 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-15 | 2018-06-05 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 31-465mm (15.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-4.5 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 24.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 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 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 547 grams (1.21 pounds) | 301 grams (0.66 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
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 | - | 240 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BG1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $80 | $1,198 |