Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 vs Casio Exilim EX-Z90

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

      Casio Exilim EX-Z90
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 and the Casio Exilim EX-Z90, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 was introduced in January 2009 and Casio Exilim EX-Z90 was introduced in August 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Highlights

      • 9 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 1.6 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
      4. Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-Z90
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 and Casio Exilim EX-Z90.

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

      Casio Exilim EX-Z90

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

      Casio Exilim EX-Z90

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 9 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.6 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

      Casio Exilim EX-Z90

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Weight - 547 g (1.21 lb / 19.29 oz)
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 over Casio Exilim EX-Z90.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 vs Casio Exilim EX-Z90
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 1,600
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 31 mm vs 35 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 465 mm vs 105 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 15x vs 3x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.7 vs f/3.1
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/4.5 vs f/5.9
      Min Macro Focus Distance 1 cm vs 10 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Viewfinder Electronic vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Orientation Sensor vs

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50.

      Sony H20
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Sony H90
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony H70
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony H55
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Kodak M530
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.2 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Sony a7R IV
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-Z90

      Casio EX-Z90
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Casio Exilim EX-Z90 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 vs Casio Exilim EX-Z90
      Higher Sensor Resolution 9 Megapixel vs 12 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 64
      Max Image Resolution 3456 x 2592 vs 4000 x 3000
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 640 x 480 vs 1280 x 720
      Lighter 547 g (1.21 lb / 19.29 oz) vs 121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz)
      Internal Storage 15 MB vs 35.7 MB

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Casio Exilim EX-Z90.

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Panasonic S1R
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      Full Frame

      47.3 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Leica D-Lux 6
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      1/1.7-inch

      10.1 MP

      Nikon D60
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Sony HX100V
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Sony a7R IV
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Casio Exilim EX-Z90
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8064
        High Native ISO3,2001,600
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Internal Storage15 MB35.7 MB
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Casio Exilim EX-Z90
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor9 Megapixel12 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution640 x 4801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution and Casio Exilim EX-Z90 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Electronic Viewfinder on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Casio Exilim EX-Z90.

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 features a 9 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200. Casio Exilim EX-Z90 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 can take pictures up to 3456 x 2592 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2 aspect ratios. Casio Exilim EX-Z90 is equipped with DIGIC 4 processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2656, 4000 x 2240, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 comes with NP-BG1 battery pack and Casio Exilim EX-Z90 comes with NP-60 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 has a single Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo card slot. Casio Exilim EX-Z90 has a single SD/MMC/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Casio Exilim EX-Z90 has CCD electronic shutter and mechanical shutter Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50, and up to 1/2000 sec on Casio Exilim EX-Z90. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 can shoot continuously up to 1.6 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 9.10 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 and 3.00 m on Casio Exilim EX-Z90..

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 body has dimensions of 116 x 81 x 86 mm (4.57 x 3.19 x 3.39") and Casio Exilim EX-Z90 body has dimensions of 90 x 52 x 19 mm (3.54 x 2.05 x 0.75"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 weighs 547 g (1.21 lb / 19.29 oz) and Casio Exilim EX-Z90 weighs 121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz).

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

      Casio Exilim EX-Z90

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      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 and Casio Exilim EX-Z90

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 and Casio Exilim EX-Z90 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

      Casio Exilim EX-Z90

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

      Casio Exilim EX-Z90

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.6 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      40
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

      Casio Exilim EX-Z90

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.6 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      53
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

      Casio Exilim EX-Z90

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

      Casio Exilim EX-Z90

      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 547 g (1.21 lb / 19.29 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

      Casio Exilim EX-Z90

      GOOD
      80
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 547 g (1.21 lb / 19.29 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 and Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and give them scores of 50 and 42 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

      Casio Exilim EX-Z90

      OVERALL
      50
      OVERALL
      42

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

      Casio Exilim EX-Z90

      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 9 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

      Casio Exilim EX-Z90

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.6 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      29
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

      Casio Exilim EX-Z90

      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

      Casio Exilim EX-Z90

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

      Casio Exilim EX-Z90

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

      Casio Exilim EX-Z90

      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

      Casio Exilim EX-Z90

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 547 g (1.21 lb / 19.29 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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