Sony HX50V vs Sony HX90V

Below, we are looking at the Sony HX50V versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX50V (20MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX50V was released 24 months before the HX90V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the HX50V scores vs the HX90V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX50V Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony HX50V has physical measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX50V versus Sony HX90V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the HX50V vs the HX90V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX50V and HX90V is 89 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HX50V and HX90V.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX50V to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged HX50V is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.