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Sony H50 vs Sony WX80

Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony H50 vs Sony WX80 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 WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Sony H50 vs Sony WX80 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Sony H50 and Sony WX80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H50 was released 5 years before the WX80 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the H50 scores versus the WX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony WX80

 H50 WX80 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony H50

 WX80 H50 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 48 months

Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony WX80

 H50 WX80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Sony H50 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony H50 provides outside dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H50 and Sony WX80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the H50 against the WX80.

Sony H50 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the H50 and WX80 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Sony H50 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the H50 and WX80.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony WX80 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged H50 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony H50 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H50 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H50 Portrait photography info
Sony WX80 Portrait photography info
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H50
Street photography with Sony WX80
43
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average (547 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (124g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H50 Sports photography features
Sony WX80 Sports photography features
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
low MP (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H50 Travel photography advice
Sony WX80 Travel photography advice
44
built-in flash
very long zoom (465mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (547g)
low MP (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H50 Landscape photography info
Sony WX80 Landscape photography info
34
you can focus manually
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low MP (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H50 Vlogging info
Sony WX80 Vlogging info
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than average (547g)
35
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
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Sony H50 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H50 and Sony WX80
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-15 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-465mm (15.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-4.5 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 547g (1.21 lb) 124g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
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 1 1
Pricing at launch $80 $276