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Sony H50 vs Sony WX350

Portability
69 Imaging
32 Features
25 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Sony H50 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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Sony H50 vs Sony WX350 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Sony H50 and Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H50 was revealed 6 years prior to the WX350 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the H50 grades vs the WX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
 H50 WX350 
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony H50

		

		

			
 WX350 H50 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2009More modern by 61 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 H50 WX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony H50 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony H50 offers external dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Contrast the Sony H50 and Sony WX350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the H50 compared to the WX350.
Sony H50 vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the H50 and WX350 is 69 and 94 respectively.
Sony H50 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony H50 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H50 and WX350.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX350 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged H50 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Sony H50 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony H50 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony H50 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Sony H50
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
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 focusing manually
 no external flash support
 low resolution sensor (9MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
37
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 supports face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
43
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 more heavy than competition (547 grams)
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (164 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sony H50 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX350 Sports photography highlights
32
 great zoom range (31-465mm  15.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
 low resolution sensor (9MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
52
 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 great battery life (470 shots)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
44
 built-in flash
 long reach (465mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition (547g)
 low resolution sensor (9MP)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not the best (31mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
72
 great battery life (470 per charge)
 lighter than competition (164g)
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 great reach (500mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Sony H50 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX350 Landscape photography highlights
34
 focusing manually
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (31mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
 low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 missing Timelapse function
47
 really wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 great battery life (470 per charge)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not the best (31mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
 missing external microphone support
 more heavy than competition (547 grams)
35
 really wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (164 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone support
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Sony H50 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H50 and Sony WX350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2014-02-13
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-465mm (15.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-4.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 9.10 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain -
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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 VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 547 gr (1.21 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 - 470 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $80 $270