Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

Versatile super-zoom bridge camera with night shot

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Sony
Model DSC-H50

Key Features

SENSOR 1/2.3-inch Super HAD CCD sensor, 9.1 megapixels
PROCESSOR BIONZ image processor for noise reduction and speed
AUTOFOCUS Contrast-detect AF with 9-point multi-point and center-weighted options
PHASE DETECTION Not available on this model
VIDEO 640x480 VGA resolution at 30fps, MPEG format
STABILIZATION Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization
BURST RATE Approx 2.2 fps, buffer depth limited by card speed
VIEWFINDER 0.2-inch electronic viewfinder, 201k dots
DISPLAY 3.0-inch tilting Clear Photo LCD, 230k dots
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0, AV output, DC-in
MEMORY CARD Memory Stick Duo / PRO Duo / PRO-HG Duo
WEATHER SEALING None, plastic construction
BATTERY LIFE Approx 300 shots per charge, NP-BG1 battery

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ~ Limited Accessed via menu/jog dial
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present Jog dial
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✗ Not Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present 4-way controller
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present Display button
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present Via mode dial
Drive Mode Control ~ Limited Via menu

How-to Use Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

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Technical Specification

Sensor 1/2.3-inch CCD
Resolution 9.1 Megapixels
ISO Range 80-3200
Autofocus Contrast-detect
Shutter Speed 30s - 1/4000s
Burst Rate 2.2 fps
Video 640x480 @ 30fps
Stabilization Optical (Super SteadyShot)
Viewfinder EVF 201k dots
LCD 3.0-inch tilting, 230k dots
Memory Card Memory Stick Duo
Connectivity USB 2.0, AV Out
Battery Life 300 shots
Weight 547g
Dimensions 116 x 81 x 86 mm