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Sony H50 vs Sony W510

Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony H50 vs Sony W510 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 W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Sony H50 vs Sony W510 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Sony H50 and Sony W510, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and W510 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H50 was introduced 24 months before the W510 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony H50 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the H50 matches up vs the W510 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony W510

 H50 W510 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony H50

 W510 H50 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony W510

 H50 W510 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Sony H50 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Sony H50 has got outer 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 W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Sony H50 and Sony W510 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the H50 versus the W510.

Sony H50 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H50 and W510 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Sony H50 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H50 and W510.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W510 to provide extra detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged H50 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony H50 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H50 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W510 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H50
Street photography with Sony W510
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (547g)
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony H50 Sports photography details
Sony W510 Sports photography details
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H50 Travel photography advice
Sony W510 Travel photography advice
44
built-in flash
great reach (465mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (547 grams)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W510 as a Landscape photography camera
34
focusing manually
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (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")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
32
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H50 Vlogging features
Sony W510 Vlogging features
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition (547 grams)
29
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Sony H50 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H50 and Sony W510
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-15 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-465mm (15.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-4.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.10 m 2.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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 (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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 547g (1.21 lbs) 119g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $80 $99