Sony H50 vs Sony TX10

Below is a thorough review of the Sony H50 versus Sony TX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and TX10 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H50 was launched 3 years earlier than the TX10 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony H50 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the H50 grades vs the TX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The complete galleries are available at Sony H50 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony H50 has external 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 TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Sony H50 versus Sony TX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the H50 against the TX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H50 and TX10 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the H50 and TX10.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX10 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older H50 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.