Sony H50 vs Sony HX100V

Let's take a deeper look at the Sony H50 vs Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and HX100V (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H50 was introduced 3 years prior to the HX100V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony H50 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the H50 scores against the HX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are available at Sony H50 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Sony H50 comes with external measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Examine the Sony H50 vs Sony HX100V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the H50 vs the HX100V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the H50 and HX100V is 69 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the H50 and HX100V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX100V to resolve extra detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older H50 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.