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Sony H50 vs Sony TX1

Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Sony H50 vs Sony TX1 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 TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Sony H50 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Sony H50 versus Sony TX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the H50 (9MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is very well matched but the H50 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The H50 was introduced 6 months prior to the TX1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony H50 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the H50 grades vs the TX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony TX1

 H50 TX1 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony H50

 TX1 H50 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony TX1

 H50 TX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009August 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sony H50 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Sony H50 offers exterior dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Sony H50 versus Sony TX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the H50 and the TX1.

Sony H50 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the H50 and TX1 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Sony H50 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the H50 and TX1.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The H50 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony TX1 will give greater detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Sony H50 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H50 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H50 Portrait photography features
Sony TX1 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H50 Street photography features
Sony TX1 Street photography features
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony H50 Sports photography info
Sony TX1 Sports photography info
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H50 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX1 Travel photography highlights
44
has built in flash
great zoom (465mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H50
Landscape photography with Sony TX1
34
you can focus manually
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
31
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H50 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX1 Vlogging highlights
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
28
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Sony H50 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H50 and Sony TX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-15 2009-08-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-465mm (15.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-4.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Mic 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 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $80 $350