Sony A550 vs Sony HX50V

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Sony A550 vs Sony HX50V, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the A550 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the A550 (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The A550 was revealed 4 years before the HX50V and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A550 grades versus the HX50V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are provided at Sony A550 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A550 features physical measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Sony A550 vs Sony HX50V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A550 against the HX50V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A550 and HX50V is 63 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A550 and HX50V.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A550 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX50V will give you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older A550 is going to be behind in sensor technology.