Sony H50 vs Sony TX7

Below, we will be analyzing the Sony H50 versus Sony TX7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H50 (9MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the H50 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") feature different sensor size.

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The H50 was unveiled 11 months prior to the TX7 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony H50 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the H50 matches up versus the TX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are viewable at Sony H50 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony H50 features exterior measurements 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 TX7 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Sony H50 versus Sony TX7 in the all 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 working with at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the H50 versus the TX7.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the H50 and TX7 is 69 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the H50 and TX7.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The H50 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony TX7 will resolve greater detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged H50 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.