Sony H50 vs Sony HX200V

Following is a complete review of the Sony H50 versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H50 was revealed 4 years earlier than the HX200V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H50 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the H50 matches up against the HX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are viewable at Sony H50 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony H50 enjoys physical dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H50 versus Sony HX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the H50 vs the HX200V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the H50 and HX200V is 69 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the H50 and HX200V.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX200V to render extra detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged H50 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.