Sony H50 vs Sony HX1

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony H50 vs Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the H50 (9MP) and the HX1 (9MP) is very comparable but the H50 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The H50 was released 3 months earlier than the HX1 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony H50 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the H50 matches up vs the HX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony H50 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony H50 has outside dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H50 vs Sony HX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the H50 versus the HX1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the H50 and HX1 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H50 and HX1.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The H50 features the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult.