Sony HX50V vs Sony RX10

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony HX50V and Sony RX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Sony. The image resolution of the HX50V (20MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is very close but the HX50V (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The HX50V was manufactured 11 months before the RX10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the HX50V matches up versus the RX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX50V Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony HX50V enjoys outer dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the HX50V and the RX10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HX50V and RX10 is 89 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HX50V and RX10.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor measurements. The HX50V uses the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF trickier. The older HX50V will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.