Sony H50 vs Sony RX1R

Let's look more closely at the Sony H50 vs Sony RX1R, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the H50 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The H50 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the RX1R and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony H50 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the H50 matches up vs the RX1R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The full galleries are viewable at Sony H50 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony H50 provides exterior dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Look at the Sony H50 vs Sony RX1R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the H50 and the RX1R.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the H50 and RX1R is 69 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the H50 and RX1R.

All in all, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The H50 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX1R will show more detail having an extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older H50 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.