Sony H50 vs Sony TX1
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Sony H50 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Sony H50 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony H50 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony TX1
H50 | TX1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony H50
TX1 | H50 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony TX1
H50 | TX1 | |||
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Announced | January 2009 | August 2009 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the H50 and TX1 is 69 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Sony H50 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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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 |