Sony a1 vs Sony HX50V

Its time to look more in depth at the Sony a1 versus Sony HX50V, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the a1 (50MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the a1 (Full frame) and HX50V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The a1 was announced 7 years later than the HX50V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the a1 scores versus the HX50V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are available at Sony a1 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony a1 has external dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 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).

Contrast the Sony a1 versus Sony HX50V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the a1 vs the HX50V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the a1 and HX50V is 61 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the a1 and HX50V.

Clearly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The a1 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony a1 will render greater detail with its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger a1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.