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Sony H50 vs Sony A68

Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Sony H50 vs Sony A68 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released November 2015
  • Older Model is Sony A65
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Sony H50 vs Sony A68 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Sony H50 and Sony A68, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are produced by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and A68 (24MP) and the H50 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The H50 was unveiled 7 years prior to the A68 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony H50 being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the H50 grades vs the A68 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony A68

 H50 A68 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony H50

 A68 H50 
ReleasedNovember 2015January 2009Fresher by 82 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony A68

 H50 A68 
Manual focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Sony H50 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony H50 provides exterior measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony A68 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the H50 vs the A68.

Sony H50 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the H50 and A68 is 69 and 64 respectively.

Sony H50 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the H50 and A68.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The H50 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A68 will produce more detail having an extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older H50 will be behind in sensor technology.

Sony H50 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H50 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H50 Portrait photography information
Sony A68 Portrait photography information
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
79
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony H50 Street photography features
Sony A68 Street photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others (547g)
77
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony H50 Sports photography info
Sony A68 Sports photography info
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
not so great battery pack (510 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony H50
Travel photography with Sony A68
44
has built in flash
very long zoom (465mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (547 grams)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
54
megapixel count good (24MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (510 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H50 Landscape photography info
Sony A68 Landscape photography info
34
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
67
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
not so great battery pack (510 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A68 as a Vlogging camera
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than others (547 grams)
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Sony H50 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H50 and Sony A68
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony SLT-A68
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2009-01-15 2015-11-06
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 31-465mm (15.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.7-4.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
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 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 547 grams (1.21 lb) 610 grams (1.34 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 701
Other
Battery life - 510 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $80 $581