Nikon A vs Sony HX50V

Here is a extensive overview of the Nikon A versus Sony HX50V, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is fairly comparable but the A (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The A was announced 2 months later than the HX50V and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon A being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A grades vs the HX50V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon A Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A enjoys external measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Nikon A versus Sony HX50V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A versus the HX50V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A and HX50V is 88 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A and HX50V.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX50V will show more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.