Sony HX50V vs Sony RX100 VI

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sony HX50V and Sony RX100 VI, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the HX50V (20MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is pretty well matched but the HX50V (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") offer different sensor sizing.

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The HX50V was launched 6 years before the RX100 VI and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the HX50V matches up vs the RX100 VI in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX50V Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX50V provides outer dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the HX50V vs the RX100 VI.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HX50V and RX100 VI is 89 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX50V and RX100 VI.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The HX50V features the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The older HX50V is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.