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Sony H50 vs Sony WX10

Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sony H50 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
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Sony H50 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Sony H50 and Sony WX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H50 was brought out 24 months prior to the WX10 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the H50 scores against the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony WX10

 H50 WX10 
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony H50

 WX10 H50 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony WX10

 H50 WX10 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Sony H50 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Sony H50 features physical measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Sony H50 and Sony WX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the H50 vs the WX10.

Sony H50 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H50 and WX10 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Sony H50 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the H50 and WX10.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX10 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged H50 will be behind in sensor technology.

Sony H50 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H50 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony H50
Portrait photography with Sony WX10
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H50
Street photography with Sony WX10
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (547g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Sports photography camera
32
long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H50 Travel photography information
Sony WX10 Travel photography information
44
flash built-in
great reach (465mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (547 grams)
low resolution (9MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
65
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H50 Landscape photography features
Sony WX10 Landscape photography features
34
has manual focus
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony H50
Vlogging with Sony WX10
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (547g)
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
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Sony H50 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H50 and Sony WX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-15 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch 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
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-465mm (15.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-4.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.8 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 7.10 m
Flash modes 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 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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 547 grams (1.21 lb) 161 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 ID NP-BG1 NP-BG1
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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $80 $200