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Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberDSC-H50DSC-H9
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20082007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)116110
Width (mm)8686
Height (mm)8183
Weight (g)442546
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)9.18
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0724.71
Sensor width (mm)6.175.76
Sensor height (mm)4.554.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.791.76
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 3:2
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 1944(6.7 mp 16:9)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2592(9.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.62
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG1MPEG1
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionComponent-
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar (13 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspherical, 1ED)Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar (13 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspherical, 1ED)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)31.00 - 465.0031.00 - 465.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.00 - 78.002.00 - 78.00
Zoom ratio (x)1515
Aperture range (f)0.22 - 0.370.22 - 0.37
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)150
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 81
  • 2
  • 30
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-area Contrast Detect with Face Detection; center-weighted AF, flexible spot AF9-area Contrast Detect with Face Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 0.2" color LCD, 201K pixelsEVF type, color LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,400
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Max playback zoom (x)-5
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent-1
  • fluorescent-2
  • fluorescent-3
  • incandescent
  • one push (custom)
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent-1
  • fluorescent-2
  • fluorescent-3
  • incandescent
  • one push (custom)
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, SpotMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesTwilight, Twilight Portrait, Portait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Advanced Sports Shooting, Smile ShutterTwilight, Twilight Portrait, Portait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Advanced Sports Shooting
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: W: 0.2 - 9.1m / T: 1.2 - 5.5m; ISO 3200: up to 18m (W), 11m (T)W:0.7-32.2 ft (0.2-9.8m) T:3.9-19.7 ft (1.2-6m)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Included memory (MB)1531
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • hd 1080i video out with optional cable
  • hd 1080i video out with optional cable
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.631.74
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.62
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-13
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.520.49
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.880.99
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.38-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.64-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.01
Startup time (s)32.4
Play -> record time (s)1.40.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)10.312.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300280
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG1Proprietary NP-BG1
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BG1Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • music transfer*
  • picture motion browser v3.0
  • music transfer
  • picture motion browser v2.0
  • usb driver
Os compatibility
  • mac os x v10.3+ *
  • windows 2000/xp/vista
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSuper Steady-Shot Optical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Advanced Sports Shooting, Smile Shutter, Night Shot, DRO, Tilt LCDNight-Shot, Super Steady Shot optical image stabilization; Tilting 3" LCD, HD video out (1080i); Face-Detect AF



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