Sony H50 vs Sony W550
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Sony H50 vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Revealed July 2011
Sony H50 vs Sony W550 Overview
Here is a thorough overview of the Sony H50 vs Sony W550, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and W550 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe H50 was revealed 3 years earlier than the W550 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony H50 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the H50 scores versus the W550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony H50 vs Sony W550 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The full galleries are available at Sony H50 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony W550
H50 | W550 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Sony H50
W550 | H50 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | January 2009 | Fresher by 30 months |
Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony W550
H50 | W550 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Sony H50 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony H50 provides external measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony W550 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Look at the Sony H50 vs Sony W550 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the H50 vs the W550.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H50 and W550 is 69 and 96 respectively.
Sony H50 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the H50 and W550.
All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W550 to provide greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older H50 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony H50 vs Sony W550 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-01-15 | 2011-07-24 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
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 mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 31-465mm (15.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-4.5 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4 |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 547 gr (1.21 lb) | 110 gr (0.24 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | - |
Retail pricing | $80 | $119 |