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Sony H50 vs Sony T900

Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Sony H50 vs Sony T900 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Sony H50 vs Sony T900 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Sony H50 vs Sony T900, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and T900 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H50 was manufactured within a month of the T900 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony H50 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the H50 scores against the T900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony T900

 H50 T900 

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony H50

 T900 H50 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony T900

 H50 T900 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony H50 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony H50 features exterior measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Sony H50 vs Sony T900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the H50 against the T900.

Sony H50 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the H50 and T900 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Sony H50 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the H50 and T900.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony T900 to render extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Sony H50 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H50 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H50 Portrait photography details
Sony T900 Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H50 Street photography features
Sony T900 Street photography features
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (547g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony H50 Sports photography details
Sony T900 Sports photography details
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T900 as a Travel photography camera
44
built-in flash
great reach (465mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (547 grams)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H50 Landscape photography features
Sony T900 Landscape photography features
34
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
low resolution (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
manual focus
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T900 as a Vlogging camera
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (547 grams)
28
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Sony H50 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H50 and Sony T900
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-15 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-465mm (15.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-4.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.10 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 547g (1.21 pounds) 143g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $80 $300