Sony A7c vs Sony HX50V

The following is a extended review of the Sony A7c and Sony HX50V, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the A7c (24MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty similar but the A7c (Full frame) and HX50V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The A7c was brought out 7 years after the HX50V which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A7c grades against the HX50V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7c and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are available at Sony A7c Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A7c enjoys outside measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A7c vs the HX50V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7c and HX50V is 78 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A7c and HX50V.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A7c featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony A7c will offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern A7c will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.