Sony a5000 vs Sony HX50V

Here, we are evaluating the Sony a5000 vs Sony HX50V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Sony. The resolution of the a5000 (20MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is fairly close but the a5000 (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The a5000 was launched 9 months after the HX50V which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the a5000 scores vs the HX50V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a5000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony a5000 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony a5000 provides physical measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Sony a5000 vs Sony HX50V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the a5000 compared to the HX50V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the a5000 and HX50V is 89 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the a5000 and HX50V.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The a5000 uses the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The fresher a5000 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.