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Sony H50 vs Sony W610

Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Sony H50 vs Sony W610 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Sony H50 vs Sony W610 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony W610

 H50 W610 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony H50

 W610 H50 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 36 months

Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony W610

 H50 W610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Sony H50 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony H50 vs Sony W610 size comparison

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

Sony H50 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony H50 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H50 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony H50
Portrait photography with Sony W610
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H50 Street photography information
Sony W610 Street photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (547 grams)
56
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H50
Sports photography with Sony W610
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H50 Travel photography details
Sony W610 Travel photography details
44
built-in flash
long zoom (465mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (547 grams)
MP count low (9MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competition in class (113g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W610 as a Landscape photography camera
34
manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W610 as a Vlogging camera
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (547g)
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Sony H50 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H50 and Sony W610
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-15 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 9 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-465mm (15.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-4.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 547g (1.21 lbs) 113g (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 250 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $80 $200