Pentax RZ18 vs Sony HX50V
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
38
Portability
89 Imaging
45 Features
57 Overall
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89 Imaging
45 Features
57 Overall
49
Pentax RZ18 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Introduced September 2011
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Released April 2013
- Succeeded the Sony HX30V
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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Sony HX50V
| RZ18 | HX50V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Pentax RZ18
| HX50V | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2013 |  | September 2011 | More modern by 19 months |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax RZ18 and Sony HX50V
| RZ18 | HX50V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Pentax RZ18 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
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.
Pentax RZ18 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
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.
Pentax RZ18 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Pentax RZ18 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Portrait photography camera
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Pentax RZ18 Street photography info
Sony HX50V Street photography info
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than others in class (178 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports photography with Pentax RZ18
Sports photography with Sony HX50V
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (400 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Pentax RZ18 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX50V Travel photography highlights
lighter than others in class (178 grams)
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
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Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography details
Sony HX50V Landscape photography details
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging with Pentax RZ18
Vlogging with Sony HX50V
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (178g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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Pentax RZ18 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
| Pentax Optio RZ18 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Optio RZ18 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2011-09-12 | 2013-04-24 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 2920 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 4cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | XtraFine LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 2.80 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 178 grams (0.39 lb) | 272 grams (0.60 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 400 photographs |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $210 | $439 |
