Sony HX50V vs Sony RX10 III

Below, we are matching up the Sony HX50V and Sony RX10 III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Sony. The image resolution of the HX50V (20MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is fairly comparable but the HX50V (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") feature different sensor sizes.

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The HX50V was announced 3 years prior to the RX10 III and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the HX50V matches up vs the RX10 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX50V Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX50V features outer measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 III has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX50V and Sony RX10 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the HX50V against the RX10 III.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX50V and RX10 III is 89 and 53 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HX50V and RX10 III.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The HX50V comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh trickier. The older HX50V will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.