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Sony H50 vs Sony WX50

Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Sony H50 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Sony H50 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Sony H50 and Sony WX50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and WX50 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H50 was launched 4 years earlier than the WX50 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the H50 scores versus the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony WX50

 H50 WX50 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony H50

 WX50 H50 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 37 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony WX50

 H50 WX50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Sony H50 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Sony H50 has got external dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Sony H50 and Sony WX50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the H50 and the WX50.

Sony H50 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H50 and WX50 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Sony H50 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the H50 and WX50.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX50 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older H50 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony H50 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H50 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H50 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX50 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H50 Street photography advice
Sony WX50 Street photography advice
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (547 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
no articulating 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 WX50 Sports photography information
32
great zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H50 Travel photography features
Sony WX50 Travel photography features
44
built-in flash
great zoom (465mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (547 grams)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competition (117 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H50 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX50 Landscape photography factors
34
manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
38
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H50 Vlogging information
Sony WX50 Vlogging information
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (547 grams)
35
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
no microphone port
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Sony H50 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H50 and Sony WX50
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-15 2012-01-30
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 9 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-4.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest 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 -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.10 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 547 grams (1.21 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 240 pictures
Battery form - 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
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $80 $250