Sony H50 vs Sony WX10

Following is a comprehensive review of the Sony H50 and Sony WX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H50 was brought out 24 months prior to the WX10 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the H50 scores against the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony H50 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Sony H50 features physical measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Sony H50 and Sony WX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the H50 vs the WX10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H50 and WX10 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the H50 and WX10.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX10 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged H50 will be behind in sensor technology.