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Sony H50 vs Sony A58

Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Sony H50 vs Sony A58 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Superseded the Sony A57
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Sony H50 vs Sony A58 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Sony H50 vs Sony A58, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both offered by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and A58 (20MP) and the H50 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The H50 was brought out 5 years prior to the A58 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony H50 being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the H50 scores versus the A58 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony A58

 H50 A58 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony H50

 A58 H50 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2009Fresher by 59 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony A58

 H50 A58 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sony H50 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony H50 has got outer measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has specifications of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Analyze the Sony H50 vs Sony A58 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the H50 vs the A58.

Sony H50 vs Sony A58 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the H50 and A58 is 69 and 68 respectively.

Sony H50 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the H50 and A58.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The H50 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A58 will give extra detail having its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older H50 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony H50 vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H50 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H50 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A58 Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H50 Street photography highlights
Sony A58 Street photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (547 grams)
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony H50 Sports photography info
Sony A58 Sports photography info
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
low MP (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (690 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H50 Travel photography factors
Sony A58 Travel photography factors
44
has built in flash
very long reach (465mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (547 grams)
low MP (9MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
63
better than average battery life (690 shots)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H50 Landscape photography factors
Sony A58 Landscape photography factors
34
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low MP (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (690 per charge)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H50 Vlogging details
Sony A58 Vlogging details
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (547 grams)
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Sony H50 vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H50 and Sony A58
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50Sony SLT-A58
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony SLT-A58
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-01-15 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 3200 16000
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 31-465mm (15.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.7-4.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.10 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
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
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 547 grams (1.21 lbs) 492 grams (1.08 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 753
Other
Battery life - 690 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $80 $645