Sony H50 vs Sony RX10 IV

Below, we will be evaluating the Sony H50 and Sony RX10 IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the H50 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The H50 was unveiled 9 years earlier than the RX10 IV and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony H50 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the H50 matches up versus the RX10 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The full galleries are provided at Sony H50 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony H50 enjoys exterior 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 RX10 IV has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Look at the Sony H50 and Sony RX10 IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the H50 compared to the RX10 IV.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H50 and RX10 IV is 69 and 52 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the H50 and RX10 IV.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The H50 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX10 IV will offer greater detail having an extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older H50 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.