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Sony H50 vs Sony S2000

Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony H50 vs Sony S2000 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Sony H50 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Sony H50 vs Sony S2000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the H50 (9MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H50 was revealed 11 months prior to the S2000 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the H50 grades against the S2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony S2000

 H50 S2000 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony H50

 S2000 H50 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony S2000

 H50 S2000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Sony H50 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Sony H50 comes with exterior 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) while the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Sony H50 vs Sony S2000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the H50 versus the S2000.

Sony H50 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the H50 and S2000 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Sony H50 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the H50 and S2000.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony S2000 to show more detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged H50 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony H50 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H50 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H50 Portrait photography details
Sony S2000 Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H50
Street photography with Sony S2000
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (547 grams)
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
32
long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony H50
Travel photography with Sony S2000
44
built-in flash
great reach (465mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (547g)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H50 Landscape photography info
Sony S2000 Landscape photography info
34
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
27
screen size is decent (3")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H50 Vlogging advice
Sony S2000 Vlogging advice
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (547 grams)
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Sony H50 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H50 and Sony S2000
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-15 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-465mm (15.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-4.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 547 gr (1.21 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-BG1 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $80 $225