Sony H50 vs Sony TX200V
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Sony H50 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Launched January 2012
Sony H50 vs Sony TX200V Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Sony H50 and Sony TX200V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe H50 was released 4 years earlier than the TX200V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony H50 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the H50 grades vs the TX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony H50 vs Sony TX200V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The complete galleries are provided at Sony H50 Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony TX200V
H50 | TX200V | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony H50
TX200V | H50 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | January 2009 | More recent by 37 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony TX200V
H50 | TX200V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Sony H50 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony H50 comes with external dimensions 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 TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Sony H50 and Sony TX200V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the H50 and the TX200V.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the H50 and TX200V is 69 and 96 respectively.
Sony H50 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the H50 and TX200V.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TX200V to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older H50 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony H50 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-01-15 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 31-465mm (15.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-4.5 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 547 grams (1.21 lbs) | 129 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 220 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BG1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $80 | $500 |