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Sony H50 vs Sony W710

Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony H50 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Sony H50
(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
  • Released January 2009
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Sony H50 vs Sony W710 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Sony H50 and Sony W710, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and W710 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H50 was unveiled 5 years prior to the W710 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the H50 matches up vs the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony W710

 H50 W710 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony H50

 W710 H50 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 48 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony W710

 H50 W710 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony H50 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony H50 has got external measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the H50 versus the W710.

Sony H50 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the H50 and W710 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Sony H50 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the H50 and W710.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W710 to offer greater detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged H50 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony H50 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H50 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H50 Portrait photography info
Sony W710 Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H50
Street photography with Sony W710
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (547g)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H50 Travel photography highlights
Sony W710 Travel photography highlights
44
built-in flash
very long zoom (465mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (547g)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
features focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W710 as a Landscape photography camera
34
manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
39
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony H50
Vlogging with Sony W710
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (547 grams)
34
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Sony H50 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H50 and Sony W710
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-15 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-465mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-4.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 pounds) 114g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 240 images
Style 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $80 $90