Sony H50 vs Sony TX1

Let's look a little more closely at the Sony H50 versus Sony TX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the H50 (9MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is very well matched but the H50 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The H50 was introduced 6 months prior to the TX1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony H50 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the H50 grades vs the TX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony H50 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Sony H50 offers 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) and the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the H50 and the TX1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the H50 and TX1 is 69 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the H50 and TX1.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The H50 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony TX1 will give greater detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.