Sony HX50V vs Sony RX1

On this page, we are looking at the Sony HX50V and Sony RX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the HX50V (20MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is very close but the HX50V (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The HX50V was brought out 3 months after the RX1 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the HX50V matches up versus the RX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX50V Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony HX50V has got outer dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX50V and Sony RX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the HX50V versus the RX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX50V and RX1 is 89 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX50V and RX1.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HX50V because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony RX1 will provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.