Sony H50 vs Sony WX50
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Sony H50 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Sony H50 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are available at Sony H50 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony WX50
H50 | WX50 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony H50
WX50 | H50 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | January 2009 | Fresher by 37 months | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony WX50
H50 | WX50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H50 and WX50 is 69 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Sony H50 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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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 |