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Sony H50 vs Sony S950

Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony H50 vs Sony S950 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 S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Sony H50 vs Sony S950 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Sony H50 and Sony S950, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the H50 (9MP) and the S950 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The H50 was released at a similar time to the S950 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the H50 matches up vs the S950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony S950

 H50 S950 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sony H50

 S950 H50 

Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony S950

 H50 S950 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Sony H50 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony H50 has got exterior measurements 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 S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Sony H50 and Sony S950 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the H50 vs the S950.

Sony H50 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H50 and S950 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Sony H50 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the H50 and S950.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony S950 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively.

Sony H50 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H50 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H50 Portrait photography information
Sony S950 Portrait photography information
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H50
Street photography with Sony S950
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (547g)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony H50 Sports photography advice
Sony S950 Sports photography advice
32
great zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony H50
Travel photography with Sony S950
44
built-in flash
great reach (465mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (547g)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S950 as a Landscape photography camera
34
focusing manually
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
31
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S950 as a Vlogging camera
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (547g)
9
no video shooting
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Sony H50 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H50 and Sony S950
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-15 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-465mm (15.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-4.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.10 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 547g (1.21 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model NP-BG1 -
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, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $80 $130