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Sony H50 vs Sony TF1

Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Sony H50 vs Sony TF1 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 TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Sony H50 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Sony H50 and Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H50 was revealed 5 years prior to the TF1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the H50 matches up versus the TF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony TF1

 H50 TF1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony H50

 TF1 H50 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2009More modern by 53 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony TF1

 H50 TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony H50 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony H50 provides external 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 TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H50 and Sony TF1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the H50 versus the TF1.

Sony H50 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the H50 and TF1 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Sony H50 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the H50 and TF1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony TF1 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged H50 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony H50 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H50 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H50 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TF1 Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H50 Street photography information
Sony TF1 Street photography information
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (547 grams)
69
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (152g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H50 Sports photography highlights
Sony TF1 Sports photography highlights
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H50 Travel photography advice
Sony TF1 Travel photography advice
44
built-in flash
long reach (465mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (547 grams)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than average in class (152g)
environment sealing
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H50 Landscape photography info
Sony TF1 Landscape photography info
34
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
40
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony H50
Vlogging with Sony TF1
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (547g)
33
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (152 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Sony H50 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H50 and Sony TF1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-15 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
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 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-465mm (15.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-4.5 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $80 $266