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Sony HX200V vs Sony WX50

Portability
66 Imaging
42 Features
55 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Sony HX200V vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX100V
  • Replacement is Sony HX300
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Sony HX200V vs Sony WX50 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Sony HX200V vs Sony WX50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX200V was released 4 months later than the WX50 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the HX200V matches up vs the WX50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony WX50

		

		

			
 HX200V WX50 
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony HX200V

		

		

			
 WX50 HX200V 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony HX200V and Sony WX50

		

		

			
 HX200V WX50 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2012Similar age
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony HX200V vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony HX200V features external dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Sony HX200V vs Sony WX50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the HX200V vs the WX50.
Sony HX200V vs Sony WX50 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HX200V and WX50 is 66 and 96 respectively.
Sony HX200V vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony HX200V vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX200V and WX50.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX200V to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively.
	
			Sony HX200V vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony HX200V vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony HX200V vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Sony HX200V
Portrait photography with Sony WX50
45
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 provides face detect focusing
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
34
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Sony HX200V Street photography advice
Sony WX50 Street photography advice
51
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 more heavy than competition (583g)
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (117 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sony HX200V Sports photography features
Sony WX50 Sports photography features
56
 excellent zoom range (27-810mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Sony HX200V Travel photography info
Sony WX50 Travel photography info
57
 better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (27mm)
 long reach (810mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition (583 grams)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
 lighter than competition (117 grams)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Sony HX200V
Landscape photography with Sony WX50
50
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (27mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18MP)
 better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 does not have Timelapse mode
38
 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Sony HX200V
Vlogging with Sony WX50
27
 fairly wide (27mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 does not have microphone port
 more heavy than competition (583g)
35
 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (117 grams)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone jack
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Sony HX200V vs Sony WX50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX200V and Sony WX50
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-11 2012-01-30
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-810mm (30.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 12.40 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 583g (1.29 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 pictures 240 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $480 $250