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Sony H50 vs Sony S2100

Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony H50 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Sony H50 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Let's look closer at the Sony H50 versus Sony S2100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H50 was brought out 11 months earlier than the S2100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the H50 scores vs the S2100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony S2100

 H50 S2100 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony H50

 S2100 H50 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony S2100

 H50 S2100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Sony H50 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony H50 has got outer measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Sony H50 versus Sony S2100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the H50 vs the S2100.

Sony H50 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the H50 and S2100 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Sony H50 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the H50 and S2100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony S2100 to result in more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged H50 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony H50 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H50 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H50 Portrait photography information
Sony S2100 Portrait photography information
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
resolution not great (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H50 Street photography features
Sony S2100 Street photography features
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (547g)
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H50
Sports photography with Sony S2100
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Travel photography camera
44
flash built-in
long reach (465mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (547 grams)
resolution not great (9MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H50 Landscape photography factors
Sony S2100 Landscape photography factors
34
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
27
nice screen size (3")
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H50 Vlogging features
Sony S2100 Vlogging features
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than others (547g)
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Sony H50 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H50 and Sony S2100
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-15 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-465mm (15.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-4.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 grams (1.21 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
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 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 ID NP-BG1 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $80 $0