Sony HX300 vs Sony HX50V

Here is a thorough overview of the Sony HX300 and Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the HX300 (20MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX300 was launched 2 months before the HX50V so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the HX300 grades versus the HX50V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX300 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony HX300 provides physical measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX300 and Sony HX50V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the HX300 and the HX50V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HX300 and HX50V is 63 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX300 and HX50V.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration.