Sony HX50V vs Sony RX100 II

Below is a detailed review of the Sony HX50V versus Sony RX100 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX50V (20MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is very comparable but the HX50V (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") feature different sensor sizing.

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The HX50V was launched 2 months prior to the RX100 II which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the HX50V grades vs the RX100 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Sony HX50V has got outer measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony RX100 II has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX50V versus Sony RX100 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the HX50V vs the RX100 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HX50V and RX100 II is 89 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HX50V and RX100 II.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor measurements. The HX50V uses the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging.