Sony H50 vs Sony WX1

Here, we will be looking at the Sony H50 vs Sony WX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H50 (9MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the H50 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The H50 was manufactured 6 months before the WX1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony H50 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the H50 scores vs the WX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are available at Sony H50 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony H50 offers physical dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H50 vs Sony WX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the H50 vs the WX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H50 and WX1 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the H50 and WX1.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The H50 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony WX1 will produce extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.