Sony HX50V vs Sony RX100 VA

Below is a extended review of the Sony HX50V versus Sony RX100 VA, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX50V (20MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is very comparable but the HX50V (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX50V was brought out 6 years earlier than the RX100 VA and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the HX50V grades vs the RX100 VA in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX50V Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony HX50V enjoys 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) and the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX50V versus Sony RX100 VA in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the HX50V compared to the RX100 VA.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX50V and RX100 VA is 89 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HX50V and RX100 VA.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The HX50V provides the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow DOF harder. The older HX50V will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.