• 1/2.35 inch 27.3mm2
  • 8.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 180.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 9.1 megapixels
  • 31.00mm - 465.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • Detailed specifications
  • Pentax Optio M50
  • Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
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General
Model Number: M50 DSC-H50
Alternate Model Number(s):    
Camera Format: Ultra Compact EVF
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $229.95 $399.99
Street Price: $139.95  
Date Available: 2008-03-30 2008-05-15
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 4.1 oz (116 g) 15.6 oz (442 g)
includes batteries
Size: 3.7 x 2.2 x 0.9 in.
(94 x 56 x 23 mm)
4.6 x 3.2 x 3.4 in.
(116 x 81 x 86 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CCD CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:   Sony
Effective Megapixels: 8.0 9.1
Sensor Format: 1/2.35 inch 1/2.3 inch
Sensor size: 27.2556mm2 (6.03mm x 4.52mm) 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 1.85 microns 1.79 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: n/a n/a
Aspect Ratio: 4:3 4:3, 3:2
Color Filter Type:   RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:    
Self-Cleaning: No No
Sensor shift image stabilization: No No
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score:    
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):    
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):    
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):    
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3),
2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3),
2304 x 1728 (4.0 MP, 4:3),
2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3),
1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3),
1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3),
640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
3456 x 2592 (9.0 MP, 4:3),
3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2),
3456 x 1944 (6.7 MP, 16:9),
2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3),
2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3),
1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9),
640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format: JPEG (EXIF 2.2) JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Continuous-mode frames/second: n/a 1.6
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes Yes
Movie Resolution: 640x480 (30/​15)
320x240 (30/​15)
640x480 (30/​16.6)
320x240 (8.3)
Movie File Format: AVI (MotionJPEG) MPEG1
Composite Video Out: Yes Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: Yes Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out: Yes
HD Video Connection: Component
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: n/a n/a
Lens: Pentax zoom lens, 8 elements, 6 groups (4 aspherical elements) Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar (13 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspherical, 1ED)
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 36 - 180mm 31 - 465mm
Focal Length (actual): 6.3 - 31.5mm 5.2 - 78mm
Zoom Ratio: 5.00x 15.00x
Aperture Range: f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - ??? f/2.7 - 5.6 (wide) / f/4.5 - 8 (tele)
Integrated ND Filter: No No
Normal Focus Range: 40 cm to Infinity
15.7 in to Infinity
1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 10 - 100 cm
3.9 - 39.4 in
1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
Filter Thread: n/a n/a
Thread Type: n/a n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: No Yes
Digital Zoom: Yes Yes
Digital Zoom Values: Up to 5.1x 2x Precision, up to 81x (total) Smart Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: 9-point TTL contrast detection 9-area Contrast Detect with Face Detection; center-weighted AF, flexible spot AF
Auto Focus Assist Light? No Yes
Manual Focus: Yes Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: LCD EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:   EVF type; 0.2" color LCD, 201K pixels
Focus Peaking: No No
EVF Resolution: n/a  
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):    
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):    
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: No Yes
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 2.5 3.0
Rear Display Resolution: 230,000 dots 230,000 dots
Touchscreen: No No
Articulating Screen: No Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen: No
Selfie Screen: No
Max Playback Zoom: 8.0x  
Top Deck Display:
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):    
Minimum ISO (native):    
ISO Settings: Auto (64 - 3200); 6400 only available in Digital SR mode Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto ISO Mode: No Yes
White Balance Settings: Auto, daylight, shade, tungsten, fluorescent, custom Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent-1, Fluorescent-2, Fluorescent-3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push (custom)
Shutter Speed Range: 1/2000 - 4 sec 1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode: No No
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: TTL multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure: Yes Yes
Aperture Priority: No Yes
Shutter Priority: No Yes
Full Manual Exposure: No Yes
Creative Exposure Modes: Night Scene, Landscape, Flower, Natural Skin Tone, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sport, Digital SR (5M), Kids, Pet, Food, Panorama, Digital Wide Angle (5M) Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Portait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Advanced Sports Shooting, Smile Shutter
Self Timer: 2 or 10 seconds 2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):    
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes Yes
Flash Modes: Auto flash, flash on, flash off, red-eye reduction Auto, On, Slow Sync, Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a n/a
Flash Range Description: 14’ (wide, auto ISO), 9.2’ (tele, auto ISO) ISO Auto: W: 0.2 - 9.1m / T: 1.2 - 5.5m; ISO 3200: up to 18m (W), 11m (T)
Max Flash Sync:    
Flash Exposure Compensation:   +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection: n/a n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:    
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: SD / SDHC MS Duo / MS PRO Duo
UHS Support:    
Other Memory:    
Dual Card Slots: No No
RAW Capture Support: No
Uncompressed Format:    
Movie File Format: AVI (MotionJPEG) MPEG1
Included Memory: 51.1 MB 15.0 MB
Included Memory Type: Internal Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: No No
NFC: No No
Bluetooth: No No
Built-In GPS: No No
Microphone Jack: No No
Headphone Jack: No No
External Connections: USB 2.0 High Speed USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant: Yes Yes
DPOF Compliant: Yes Yes
Remote Control: No
Remote Control Type:    
Connections (extended): DC Input DC input, HD 1080i video out with optional cable
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):   1.63
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):    
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):    
Camera penalizes early shutter press? No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):   1.6
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):   Unlimited
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):    
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):    
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):   0.52 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):   0.88 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter Lag (manual focus):   0.380 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):   0.64 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):   0.008 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):    
Startup Time:   3.0 seconds
Play -> Record Time:   1.4 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:   10.3 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): 210 shots 300 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):    
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary D-LI78 Proprietary NP-BG1
Usable Battery Types: Lithium-ion rechargeable Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary D-LI78 Lithium-ion rechargeable 1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software: TBA Picture Motion Browser v3.0, Music Transfer*
OS Compatibility: TBA Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X v10.3+ *
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: Super Steady-Shot Optical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Advanced Sports Shooting, Smile Shutter, Night Shot, DRO, Tilt LCD, HD video out. Retouch: Unsharp Mask, Happy Face.