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Sony HX50V vs Sony RX10 III

Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
Portability
53
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Sony HX50V vs Sony RX10 III Key Specs

Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Older Model is Sony HX30V
Sony RX10 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
  • Released March 2016
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX10 II
  • Successor is Sony RX10 IV
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Sony HX50V vs Sony RX10 III Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Sony RX10 III

 HX50V RX10 III 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Sony HX50V

 RX10 III HX50V 
ReleasedMarch 2016April 2013More recent by 35 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k921kSharper display (+308k dot)

Common features in the Sony HX50V and Sony RX10 III

 HX50V RX10 III 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Sony HX50V vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony HX50V vs Sony RX10 III size comparison

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

Sony HX50V vs Sony RX10 III top view buttons comparison

Sony HX50V vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony HX50V vs Sony RX10 III sensor size comparison

Sony HX50V vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX50V vs Sony RX10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX50V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Portrait photography camera
50
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
71
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony HX50V Street photography highlights
Sony RX10 III Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
more heavy than competitors in class (1,051g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX50V Sports photography advice
Sony RX10 III Sports photography advice
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
70
long zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery (420 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX50V
Travel photography with Sony RX10 III
71
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
55
better than average battery (420 per charge)
environment sealing
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (1,051g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX50V Landscape photography features
Sony RX10 III Landscape photography features
53
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
63
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery (420 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX50V Vlogging highlights
Sony RX10 III Vlogging highlights
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
28
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors in class (1,051 grams)
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Sony HX50V vs Sony RX10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX50V and Sony RX10 III
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50VSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-04-24 2016-03-29
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 2920 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5 - 6.3 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech XtraFine LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 272 gr (0.60 lb) 1051 gr (2.32 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 472
Other
Battery life 400 photos 420 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $439 $1,398