Sony HX50V vs Sony RX100 V

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Sony HX50V vs Sony RX100 V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX50V (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is pretty close but the HX50V (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") posses totally different sensor size.

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The HX50V was revealed 4 years before the RX100 V and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the HX50V matches up versus the RX100 V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX50V Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX50V comes with physical dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the HX50V and the RX100 V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HX50V and RX100 V is 89 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX50V and RX100 V.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The HX50V contains the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh more difficult. The older HX50V will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.