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Sony H50 vs Sony W730

Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony H50 vs Sony W730 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Sony H50 vs Sony W730 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Sony H50 versus Sony W730, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and W730 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H50 was launched 5 years prior to the W730 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the H50 grades against the W730 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony W730

 H50 W730 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony H50

 W730 H50 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 48 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony W730

 H50 W730 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony H50 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Sony H50 features outside 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) whilst the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the H50 versus the W730.

Sony H50 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the H50 and W730 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Sony H50 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H50 and W730.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W730 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged H50 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony H50 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H50 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H50 Portrait photography advice
Sony W730 Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H50 Street photography factors
Sony W730 Street photography factors
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others (547g)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H50
Sports photography with Sony W730
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H50 Travel photography information
Sony W730 Travel photography information
44
has built in flash
very long reach (465mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (547 grams)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H50 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W730 Landscape photography highlights
34
you can focus manually
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony H50
Vlogging with Sony W730
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others (547g)
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (122g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Sony H50 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H50 and Sony W730
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 9MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-465mm (15.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-4.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.10 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 547g (1.21 pounds) 122g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 - 240 photographs
Battery format - 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
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $80 $138