Sony A7S II vs Sony HX50V

Here, we are evaluating the Sony A7S II vs Sony HX50V, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A7S II (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the A7S II (Full frame) and HX50V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A7S II was unveiled 2 years after the HX50V which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the A7S II matches up versus the HX50V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7S II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are available at Sony A7S II Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A7S II provides external measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A7S II against the HX50V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7S II and HX50V is 68 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A7S II and HX50V.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A7S II using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX50V will offer you greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A7S II will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.