Sony H50 vs Sony WX500
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Sony H50 vs Sony WX500 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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Revealed April 2015
- Older Model is Sony WX350
Sony H50 vs Sony WX500 Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Sony H50 versus Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe H50 was introduced 7 years earlier than the WX500 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the H50 grades against the WX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony H50 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony H50 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony WX500
H50 | WX500 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sony H50
WX500 | H50 | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | January 2009 | Fresher by 76 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony WX500
H50 | WX500 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Sony H50 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony H50 has physical 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 WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony H50 versus Sony WX500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the H50 and the WX500.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H50 and WX500 is 69 and 91 respectively.
Sony H50 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the H50 and WX500.
As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX500 to show more detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The older H50 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Sony H50 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony H50 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-01-15 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
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 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 31-465mm (15.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-4.5 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 547 gr (1.21 lb) | 236 gr (0.52 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 | - | 360 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BG1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $80 | $348 |