Pentax W60 vs Sony HX50V

Let's look more closely at the Pentax W60 versus Sony HX50V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the W60 (10MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W60 was revealed 4 years before the HX50V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the W60 matches up vs the HX50V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio W60 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are available at Pentax W60 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax W60 comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Pentax W60 versus Sony HX50V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the W60 compared to the HX50V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the W60 and HX50V is 94 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the W60 and HX50V.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX50V to show greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older W60 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.