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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-H200SonyCyber-shot DSC-H50
Overview
Released20132008
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeBridge
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution20.1 MP9.1 MP
Largest image5184 × 38883456 × 2592
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–320080–3200
Sensor detail1/2.3-type Super HAD CCD with 20.4 million total photosites; optical format is not a physical dimension1/2.3-type Super HAD CCD, approximately 10.3 million total and 9.1 million effective photosites. Exact manual specifies that only a 1/2.5-type-equivalent area is used; optical formats are not physical sensor dimensions
Image formatsJPEG (DCF, Exif and MPF Baseline); Sweep Panorama stitches multiple frames separately from sensor resolutionExif JPEG still images; no RAW recording. User-selectable High, Standard and Low noise reduction
Image processor–BIONZ image processor; Dynamic Range Optimizer including Plus, face detection with child/adult priority and Smile Shutter
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens22.3–580 mm equivalent31–465 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.1–5.9f/2.7–4.5
Optical zoom26×15×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst0.8 fps–
Lens detailSony lens, actual 4.0–104.0 mm. Stills 22.3–580 mm equivalent at 4:3 or 24–633 mm at 16:9; movies 28–748 mm at 16:9 or 22.3–580 mm at 4:3. The UK archive lists the 16:9 range without its aspect-ratio conditionCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 15× optical zoom; physical 5.2–78 mm, 31–465 mm equivalent, f/2.7 wide to f/4.5 telephoto; 13 elements in 8 groups including 4 aspherical and 1 ED element. 74 mm filters require the adapter; digital and Smart Zoom are crops
AutofocusMulti-point, centre and tracking AF with face detection and AF illuminator; published minimum focus approximately 20 cm wide or 200 cm telephoto. No manual focusNine-point multi-area, centre and flexible spot AF, face detection, semi-manual and manual focus. Japanese exact table specifies normal and macro minimum approximately 1 cm wide/120 cm telephoto
ShutterIntelligent Auto 2–1/1500 second, Program 1–1/1500, Manual 30–1/1500Japanese exact table: Auto 1/4–1/4000 second; Program 1–1/4000; shutter-priority and Manual 30–1/4000; aperture-priority 8–1/2000 second. Fastest settings depend on aperture and operating mode
Burst detailApproximately 0.8 fps at full resolution, up to 100 images; approximately 1.25-second initial interval, slowing after some shots. Exact operating instructions and Asia specifications agree; UK archive entries incorrectly show 8 fps and 0.08 secondMaker UK specifies approximately 0.64-second intervals and up to 100 continuous frames; interval and count depend on settings and media. No reciprocal conversion to a headline frame rate
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot for stills and movies; optical zoom available during movie recordingOptical Super SteadyShot. Infrared NightShot supports still images and movies without visible lighting; its infrared rendering differs from normal colour photography
FlashBuilt-in manually raised flash; ISO Auto range approximately 0.4–6.8 m wide or 1.5–3.6 m telephotoBuilt-in pop-up flash, approximately 0.2–9.1 m wide or 1.2–5.5 m telephoto at ISO Auto; longer high-sensitivity-mode claims use different conditions. No accessory hotshoe
Exposure controlsIntelligent Auto, Easy, Program, Manual, Sweep Panorama, picture effects and scene selection. Two aperture settings using an ND filter; no aperture or shutter priority. Exposure and white-balance bracketingAuto, Program Auto, aperture-priority, shutter-priority and Manual; multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering, ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; exposure, white-balance and colour bracketing
Video
Highest video resolution1280 × 720 at 30 fps640 × 480 at 30 fps
Video detailMP4 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with AAC audio, approximately 30 progressive fps: 1280×720 Fine at 9 Mbps or Standard at 6 Mbps; VGA at 3 Mbps. Approximately 29-minute/2 GB clip limit, with approximately 20 minutes at 720p Fine; recording conditions affect durationMPEG-1 monaural movies: VGA 640×480 at approximately 30 fps Fine requiring Memory Stick PRO Duo, 17 fps Standard or 320×240 at approximately 8 fps. Exact manual limits each continuous clip to approximately 10 minutes. Optical zoom operates during recording; no HD movie recording
AudioMonaural built-in microphone, speaker and AV audio output; no stereo microphoneBuilt-in monaural microphone and speaker; monaural movie sound and analogue audio output
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots460,800230,400
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenNoYes
Display detailFixed 3-inch ClearPhoto TFT LCD with 460800 colour-subpixel dots and five brightness settings; no viewfinderTilting 3-type TFT LCD, 230400 dots in the exact manual and Japanese table; UK table rounds to 230000. Separate colour electronic finder approximately 200000 dots equivalent in manual, 201000 in Japanese table
Connections and design
Bluetooth–No
Battery life (maker's claim)350 photographs300 photographs
Body weight430 g415 g
Release detailSony announced planned January 2013 US availability; Chinese maker announcement followed on 24 January. Contemporary July/August 2013 reviews describe the sold camera. Earliest worldwide actual first-sale month remains unresolved, so year precision retainedAnnounced 25 February 2008. Sony Europe planned availability from the end of April, while US announcement planned May; these are planned regional dates. Contemporary June full tests establish the 2008 retail generation, but earliest actual sale month remains unconfirmed, so year precision retained
Recording mediaApproximately 55 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick Micro and SD/SDHC/microSD/microSDHC with appropriate adapters. Compatible Mark2/PRO-HG or Class4-or-faster cards recommended for movies; check the exact guide for media restrictionsApproximately 15 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo supported, with PRO-HG working at PRO Duo speed. PRO Duo required for VGA Fine movies
PortsUSB / A/V OUT jack with USB 2.0 and standard-definition analogue video/audio output; optional dedicated A/V cable required for TV output. No HDMIMulti connector carries Hi-Speed USB 2.0, analogue video, monaural audio and DC input; separate DC IN also listed. Optional component cable provides HD still-image output, not HD movie recording or HDMI
Wireless connections–UK maker specifications explicitly list no Bluetooth; no built-in wireless connection is claimed
Battery life detailFour LR6 AA alkaline batteries supplied; four HR6 AA NiMH rechargeable batteries supported separately. Approximately 350 images/175 minutes under CIPA still-photo conditions using new alkaline cells at 25°C; battery make, temperature and use affect endurance. Lithium, manganese and NiCd batteries are unsupportedNP-BG1 lithium-ion battery, 3.6 V, 3.4 Wh/960 mAh; optional NP-FG1 supported. Approximately 300 photographs/150 minutes using LCD or 330 photographs/165 minutes using finder under CIPA still-test conditions. Japanese 140-minute movie claim uses 320-size recording, not VGA Fine
ChargingNo in-camera or USB charging; separately purchased NiMH cells need a compatible external charger. Supplied alkaline cells are not rechargeableExternal BC-CSGB/BC-CSGC charger, regional version varies; approximately 330 minutes full charge or 270 minutes normal charge from depleted battery at 25°C. Optional AC-LS5K adapter supported
Dimensions122.9×83.2×87.2 mm width×height×depth (CIPA)Approximately 116.1 × 81.4 × 86 mm width × height × depth excluding protrusions
Weight detailApproximately 430 g body only; approximately 530 g including four batteries and Memory Stick Duo under CIPA conditionsApproximately 415 g body only. Manual 547 g includes NP-BG1 battery, shoulder strap, adapter ring, lens hood, lens cap and other accessories; Japanese table also includes Memory Stick Duo
ColoursBlack–
In the boxFour AA alkaline batteries, dedicated USB cable, shoulder strap, lens cap, lens-cap strap and instructionsNP-BG1 battery, external charger, multi-connector cable, shoulder strap, lens hood, adapter ring, lens cap and RMT-DSC2 remote; regional power fittings vary

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