Sony H50 vs Sony RX100 VA

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony H50 vs Sony RX100 VA, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the H50 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The H50 was introduced 10 years prior to the RX100 VA and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony H50 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the H50 matches up vs the RX100 VA with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are available at Sony H50 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony H50 has got physical dimensions 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 RX100 VA has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Sony H50 vs Sony RX100 VA in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the H50 vs the RX100 VA.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H50 and RX100 VA is 69 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the H50 and RX100 VA.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The H50 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 VA will offer greater detail using its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older H50 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.