Sony H50 vs Sony RX10

Here is a extensive overview of the Sony H50 and Sony RX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the H50 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The H50 was released 6 years prior to the RX10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony H50 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the H50 grades versus the RX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The complete galleries are provided at Sony H50 Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony H50 features exterior 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) while the Sony RX10 has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H50 and Sony RX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the H50 against the RX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H50 and RX10 is 69 and 58 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the H50 and RX10.

All in all, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The H50 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX10 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older H50 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.