Sony H50 vs Sony HX9V

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Sony H50 versus Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H50 was introduced 3 years before the HX9V and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the H50 grades against the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are provided at Sony H50 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Sony H50 features external dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the H50 against the HX9V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the H50 and HX9V is 69 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H50 and HX9V.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX9V to offer greater detail using its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older H50 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.