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Sony H50 vs Sony W350

Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony H50 vs Sony W350 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Sony H50 vs Sony W350 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Sony H50 versus Sony W350, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and W350 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H50 was introduced 11 months before the W350 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony H50 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the H50 scores against the W350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony W350

 H50 W350 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony H50

 W350 H50 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony W350

 H50 W350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Sony H50 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony H50 offers physical measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the H50 against the W350.

Sony H50 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the H50 and W350 is 69 and 97 respectively.

Sony H50 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the H50 and W350.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W350 to give more detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older H50 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony H50 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H50 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H50 Portrait photography factors
Sony W350 Portrait photography factors
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H50 Street photography highlights
Sony W350 Street photography highlights
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others (547g)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H50 Sports photography highlights
Sony W350 Sports photography highlights
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H50 Travel photography highlights
Sony W350 Travel photography highlights
44
built-in flash
very long reach (465mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (547g)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
66
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W350 as a Landscape photography camera
34
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
37
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H50 Vlogging advice
Sony W350 Vlogging advice
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than others (547g)
29
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Sony H50 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H50 and Sony W350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-465mm (15.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-4.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 547 grams (1.21 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $80 $200