Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20

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      Specifications

      General Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
      BrandSonySony
      ModelCyber-shot DSC-H50Cyber-shot DSC-H20
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
      Sensor TypeCCDCCD
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels10 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels9 Megapixel10 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 3,200100 - 3,200
      Photo Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
      Max Image Resolution3456 x 25923648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 4803648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 3:24:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEGJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAutomatic, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Incandescent, Flash, One PushAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1 (White Fluorescent Lighting), Fluorescent 2 (Natural White Fluorescent Lighting), Fluorescent 3 (Day White Fluorescent Lighting), Incandescent, Flash, One Push Set
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Single
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Single
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points99
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range31 - 465 mm38 - 380 mm
      Optical Zoom15x10x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.7 - 4.5f/3.5 - 4.4
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm90 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm2 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Shutter Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting1.6 fps1.8 fps
      Flash Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      Front Curtain
      Rear Curtain
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      Front Curtain
      Rear Curtain
      Flash Range9.10 m7.10 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, Scene, Exposure Compensation (±2.0 EV in 1/3 EV Increments), Exposure BracketingIntelligent Auto, Easy Shooting, Program Auto, Manual Exposure, Movie (Auto Adjustment, High Sensitivity), Scenes (High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Advanced Sports Shooting, Gourmet)
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
      Interval Recording
      Max Video Resolution640 x 4801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
      Dimensions116 x 81 x 86 mm (4.57 x 3.19 x 3.39")107 x 69 x 47 mm (4.21 x 2.72 x 1.85")
      Weight (inc. batteries)547 g (1.21 lb / 19.29 oz)250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz)
      Power and Storage Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
      Battery PackNP-BG1NP-BG1
      Internal Storage15 MB11 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: Memory Stick Duo / Pro DuoSingle Slot: Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
      Other Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)Yes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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