Sony HX50V vs Sony RX100

Lets look a little more in depth at the Sony HX50V versus Sony RX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. The resolution of the HX50V (20MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is very close but the HX50V (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The HX50V was announced 8 months later than the RX100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the HX50V scores vs the RX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX50V Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony HX50V enjoys outside dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the HX50V against the RX100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX50V and RX100 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX50V and RX100.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The HX50V has the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field tougher. The fresher HX50V is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.