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Sony H50 vs Sony WX300

Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Sony H50 vs Sony WX300 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 WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Later Model is Sony WX350
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Sony H50 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Sony H50 vs Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The H50 was revealed 5 years earlier than the WX300 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the H50 matches up vs the WX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony WX300

 H50 WX300 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony H50

 WX300 H50 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2009Fresher by 49 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony WX300

 H50 WX300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Sony H50 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony H50 comes with 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) while the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Sony H50 vs Sony WX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the H50 and the WX300.

Sony H50 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the H50 and WX300 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Sony H50 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the H50 and WX300.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX300 to give extra detail because of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older H50 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sony H50 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H50 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H50 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX300 Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
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 WX300 Street photography factors
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (547 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (166 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H50 Sports photography information
Sony WX300 Sports photography information
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H50 Travel photography information
Sony WX300 Travel photography information
44
has built in flash
long zoom (465mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (547 grams)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than others in class (166g)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H50 Landscape photography info
Sony WX300 Landscape photography info
34
has manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
44
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H50 Vlogging info
Sony WX300 Vlogging info
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (547 grams)
35
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (166 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Sony H50 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H50 and Sony WX300
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-15 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-465mm (15.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-4.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.10 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain -
External flash
AEB
WB 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 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 547g (1.21 lbs) 166g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $80 $330