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Sony H50 vs Sony WX220

Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Sony H50 vs Sony WX220 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2014
Photography Glossary

Sony H50 vs Sony WX220 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Sony H50 and Sony WX220, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and WX220 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H50 was announced 6 years prior to the WX220 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony H50 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the H50 grades versus the WX220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony WX220

 H50 WX220 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony H50

 WX220 H50 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2009Fresher by 61 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony WX220

 H50 WX220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Sony H50 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony H50 offers external dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Sony H50 and Sony WX220 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the H50 versus the WX220.

Sony H50 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the H50 and WX220 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Sony H50 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the H50 and WX220.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony WX220 to give more detail with its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older H50 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony H50 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H50 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony H50
Portrait photography with Sony WX220
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
good MP (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H50 Street photography details
Sony WX220 Street photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (547g)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H50 Sports photography advice
Sony WX220 Sports photography advice
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Travel photography camera
44
built-in flash
very long reach (465mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (547 grams)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
good MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H50 Landscape photography details
Sony WX220 Landscape photography details
34
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
44
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H50 Vlogging advice
Sony WX220 Vlogging advice
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (547 grams)
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Sony H50 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H50 and Sony WX220
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 9 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-465mm (15.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-4.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 547 grams (1.21 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 - 210 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $80 $198