Pentax RZ18 vs Sony HX50V

Following is a extended comparison of the Pentax RZ18 vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the RZ18 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The RZ18 was revealed 19 months prior to the HX50V which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the RZ18 grades versus the HX50V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio RZ18 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax RZ18 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax RZ18 has outer dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the RZ18 and the HX50V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RZ18 and HX50V is 92 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RZ18 and HX50V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX50V to result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged RZ18 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.