Sony H50 vs Sony QX10

Lets look closer at the Sony H50 versus Sony QX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style and both are designed by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and QX10 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H50 was manufactured 5 years prior to the QX10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony H50 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the H50 grades vs the QX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony H50 Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Sony H50 has outer measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the H50 vs the QX10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H50 and QX10 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the H50 and QX10.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony QX10 to show extra detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged H50 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.