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Sony H50 vs Sony W220

Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony H50 vs Sony W220 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Sony H50 vs Sony W220 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Sony H50 versus Sony W220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and W220 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H50 was unveiled about the same time to the W220 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the H50 scores vs the W220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony W220

 H50 W220 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony H50

 W220 H50 

Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony W220

 H50 W220 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Sony H50 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony H50 provides outer measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Sony H50 versus Sony W220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the H50 vs the W220.

Sony H50 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the H50 and W220 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Sony H50 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the H50 and W220.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony W220 to result in greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Sony H50 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H50 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H50 Portrait photography information
Sony W220 Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H50 Street photography highlights
Sony W220 Street photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors (547 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony H50
Travel photography with Sony W220
44
has built in flash
great reach (465mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (547 grams)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H50
Landscape photography with Sony W220
34
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
32
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H50 Vlogging information
Sony W220 Vlogging information
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than competitors (547g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Sony H50 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H50 and Sony W220
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-15 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-4.5 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 547 gr (1.21 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 ID NP-BG1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $80 $160