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Sony H50 vs Sony WX1

Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Sony H50 vs Sony WX1 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 WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Sony H50 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Sony H50 vs Sony WX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H50 (9MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the H50 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The H50 was manufactured 6 months before the WX1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony H50 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the H50 scores vs the WX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony WX1

 H50 WX1 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony H50

 WX1 H50 

Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony WX1

 H50 WX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2009August 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Sony H50 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony H50 offers physical dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the H50 vs the WX1.

Sony H50 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H50 and WX1 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Sony H50 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the H50 and WX1.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The H50 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony WX1 will produce extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Sony H50 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H50 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H50 Portrait photography information
Sony WX1 Portrait photography information
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (547 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony H50 Sports photography info
Sony WX1 Sports photography info
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony H50
Travel photography with Sony WX1
44
flash built-in
great reach (465mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (547g)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
56
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (149g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Landscape photography camera
34
has manual focus
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H50 Vlogging factors
Sony WX1 Vlogging factors
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (547 grams)
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
heavier than average in class (149 grams)
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Sony H50 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H50 and Sony WX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-15 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-465mm (15.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-4.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.10 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 547 grams (1.21 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 model NP-BG1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $80 $149