Sony H50 vs Sony W610

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Sony H50 versus Sony W610, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and W610 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H50 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the W610 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the H50 matches up against the W610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony H50 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. 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) and the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Sony H50 versus Sony W610 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the H50 and the W610.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the H50 and W610 is 69 and 97 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the H50 and W610.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W610 to give you greater detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged H50 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.