Sony H50 vs Sony WX5

In this article, we are evaluating the Sony H50 and Sony WX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H50 was brought out 17 months earlier than the WX5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the H50 matches up vs the WX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony H50 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony H50 provides outer dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the H50 against the WX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H50 and WX5 is 69 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the H50 and WX5.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX5 to provide greater detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged H50 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.