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Sony H50 vs Sony WX150

Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony H50 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2012
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Sony H50 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Sony H50 versus Sony WX150, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H50 was announced 4 years before the WX150 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the H50 matches up versus the WX150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony WX150

 H50 WX150 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony H50

 WX150 H50 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony WX150

 H50 WX150 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Sony H50 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony H50 features physical measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Sony H50 versus Sony WX150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the H50 versus the WX150.

Sony H50 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H50 and WX150 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Sony H50 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the H50 and WX150.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX150 to give you greater detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged H50 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Sony H50 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H50 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony H50
Portrait photography with Sony WX150
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
good MP (18MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H50 Street photography factors
Sony WX150 Street photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (547 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H50
Sports photography with Sony WX150
32
great zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Travel photography camera
44
flash built-in
great zoom (465mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (547 grams)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
good MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Landscape photography camera
34
manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
46
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony H50
Vlogging with Sony WX150
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (547 grams)
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
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Sony H50 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H50 and Sony WX150
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-15 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-465mm (15.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-4.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
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 Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.10 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 547g (1.21 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 images
Type 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 feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $80 $300