Sony HX50V vs Sony RX10 II

The following is a extensive overview of the Sony HX50V and Sony RX10 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX50V (20MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is relatively well matched but the HX50V (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") come with different sensor sizes.

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The HX50V was manufactured 3 years prior to the RX10 II which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the HX50V matches up vs the RX10 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The entire galleries are provided at Sony HX50V Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony HX50V features physical dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony RX10 II has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the HX50V versus the RX10 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HX50V and RX10 II is 89 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX50V and RX10 II.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The HX50V provides the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF trickier. The more aged HX50V is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.