Sony H50 vs Sony HX99

Following is a extensive review of the Sony H50 versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are built by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the H50 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) have different sensor measurements.

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The H50 was announced 10 years before the HX99 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the H50 matches up versus the HX99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The whole galleries are provided at Sony H50 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony H50 comes with outside measurements 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 HX99 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the H50 against the HX99.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H50 and HX99 is 69 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the H50 and HX99.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The H50 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX99 will offer you more detail with its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged H50 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.