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Sony H50 vs Sony TX30

Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony H50 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Sony H50 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Sony H50 and Sony TX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and TX30 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H50 was unveiled 5 years before the TX30 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony H50 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the H50 grades versus the TX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony TX30

 H50 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony H50

 TX30 H50 
AnnouncedJuly 2013January 2009More recent by 55 months
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony TX30

 H50 TX30 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony H50 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Sony H50 comes with outer measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H50 and Sony TX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the H50 against the TX30.

Sony H50 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H50 and TX30 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Sony H50 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the H50 and TX30.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX30 to offer you greater detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older H50 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony H50 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H50 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony H50
Portrait photography with Sony TX30
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
has manual focus
good MP (18MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H50 Street photography info
Sony TX30 Street photography info
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (547g)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H50 Sports photography info
Sony TX30 Sports photography info
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
weather proof
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H50 Travel photography factors
Sony TX30 Travel photography factors
44
has built in flash
very long reach (465mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (547 grams)
low MP (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
weather proof
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Landscape photography camera
34
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low MP (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX30 as a Vlogging camera
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (547g)
34
quite wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
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Sony H50 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H50 and Sony TX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-15 2013-07-26
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-465mm (15.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-4.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain -
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 547g (1.21 pounds) 141g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") 96 x 59 x 15mm (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 model NP-BG1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $80 $230