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Sony H50 vs Sony W320

Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony H50 vs Sony W320 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Sony H50 vs Sony W320 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Sony H50 vs Sony W320, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and W320 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H50 was manufactured 11 months earlier than the W320 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony H50 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the H50 matches up versus the W320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony W320

 H50 W320 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony H50

 W320 H50 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony W320

 H50 W320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Sony H50 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony H50 offers physical dimensions 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 W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Sony H50 vs Sony W320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the H50 versus the W320.

Sony H50 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the H50 and W320 is 69 and 97 respectively.

Sony H50 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the H50 and W320.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W320 to show more detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged H50 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony H50 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H50 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H50 Portrait photography info
Sony W320 Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
Sony W320 as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony H50 Sports photography factors
Sony W320 Sports photography factors
32
great zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H50 Travel photography highlights
Sony W320 Travel photography highlights
44
has built in flash
great reach (465mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
low megapixels (9MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
66
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H50
Landscape photography with Sony W320
34
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
33
decently wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W320 as a Vlogging camera
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (547 grams)
26
decently wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Sony H50 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H50 and Sony W320
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-15 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-465mm (15.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-4.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 547g (1.21 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $80 $269