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Sony H50 vs Sony WX350

Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

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).

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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
27
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
19
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