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Sony H50 vs Sony W570

Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Sony H50 vs Sony W570 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sony H50 vs Sony W570 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Sony H50 vs Sony W570, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and W570 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H50 was released 24 months before the W570 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony H50 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the H50 scores against the W570 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony W570

 H50 W570 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony H50

 W570 H50 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony W570

 H50 W570 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Sony H50 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony H50 has external dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the H50 versus the W570.

Sony H50 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H50 and W570 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Sony H50 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the H50 and W570.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W570 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older H50 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony H50 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H50 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H50 Portrait photography advice
Sony W570 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H50 Street photography info
Sony W570 Street photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (547 grams)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H50
Sports photography with Sony W570
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H50 Travel photography info
Sony W570 Travel photography info
44
flash built-in
great reach (465mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (547g)
resolution not great (9MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
66
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W570 as a Landscape photography camera
34
manual focus
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony H50
Vlogging with Sony W570
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than others (547 grams)
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Sony H50 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H50 and Sony W570
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-15 2011-01-06
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-465mm (15.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-4.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - 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 rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.10 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 547 grams (1.21 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 recording
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $80 $159