Sony H50 vs Sony RX10 III

In this article, we will be reviewing the Sony H50 versus Sony RX10 III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the H50 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The H50 was revealed 8 years before the RX10 III and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony H50 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the H50 scores versus the RX10 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The full galleries are viewable at Sony H50 Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony H50 comes with external measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 III has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") having a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the H50 and the RX10 III.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the H50 and RX10 III is 69 and 53 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the H50 and RX10 III.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The H50 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony RX10 III will produce more detail because of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older H50 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.