Sony H50 vs Sony W620
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Sony H50 vs Sony W620 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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2012
Sony H50 vs Sony W620 Overview
Following is a extensive comparison of the Sony H50 versus Sony W620, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and W620 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe H50 was revealed 4 years before the W620 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the H50 scores versus the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony H50 vs Sony W620 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are viewable at Sony H50 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony W620
H50 | W620 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony H50
W620 | H50 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | January 2009 | More modern by 36 months |
Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony W620
H50 | W620 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Sony H50 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony H50 enjoys exterior dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony H50 versus Sony W620 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the H50 vs the W620.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the H50 and W620 is 69 and 96 respectively.
Sony H50 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the H50 and W620.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony W620 to show extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged H50 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony H50 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-01-15 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 31-465mm (15.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-4.5 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
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 lbs) | 116 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life | - | 220 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BG1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
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 |
Retail pricing | $80 | $102 |