Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 vs Samsung ST700

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

      Samsung ST700
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 and the Samsung ST700, 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 Samsung ST700 was introduced in January 2011. 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

      Samsung ST700 Highlights

      • 16.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 3.0" 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 Samsung ST700
      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 Samsung ST700.

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

      Samsung ST700

      •   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
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash

      CONS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

      Samsung ST700

      •   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
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   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

      Samsung ST700

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Weight - 547 g (1.21 lb / 19.29 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      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 Samsung ST700.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 vs Samsung ST700
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs
      Viewfinder Electronic vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 8 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

      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 Samsung ST700

      Samsung ST700
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung ST700 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 vs Samsung ST700
      Higher Sensor Resolution 9 Megapixel vs 16.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 3456 x 2592 vs 4608 x 3456
      Touch Screen vs
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Average Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 640 x 480 vs 1280 x 720
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung ST700.

      Samsung ST600
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST30
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      1/3-inch

      10 MP

      Samsung ST6500
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Samsung ST90
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST65
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST100
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST150F
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Samsung ST93
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Samsung ST80
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST95
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 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 Samsung ST700
        Video Capture
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Samsung ST700
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        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
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 and Samsung ST700 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution. Samsung ST700 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment


      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 Samsung ST700.

      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. Samsung ST700 features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.16 x 4.62 mm and a total area of 21.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is [].

      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. Samsung ST700 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.

      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.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 has a single Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo card slot. Samsung ST700 has a single card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50, and up to 1/2000 sec on Samsung ST700. 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..

      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 Samsung ST700 body has dimensions of 99 x 55 x 20 mm (3.9 x 2.17 x 0.79"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 weighs 547 g (1.21 lb / 19.29 oz) and Samsung ST700 weighs [].

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

      Samsung ST700

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      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 and Samsung ST700

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 and Samsung ST700 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

      Samsung ST700

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

      Samsung ST700

      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
      54
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

      Samsung ST700

      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
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

      Samsung ST700

      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
      53
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

      Samsung ST700

      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)
      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Travel Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

      Samsung ST700

      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)
      BAD
      34
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 and Samsung ST700 and give them scores of 50 and 37 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

      Samsung ST700

      OVERALL
      50
      OVERALL
      37

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

      Samsung ST700

      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 9 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel

      Photo

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

      Samsung ST700

      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
      33
      •   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

      Samsung ST700

      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

      Samsung ST700

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      BAD
      0
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

      Samsung ST700

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      GOOD
      70
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

      Samsung ST700

      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      54
      •   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

      Samsung ST700

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 547 g (1.21 lb / 19.29 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      BAD
      29
      •   No Environmental Sealing


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