Sony HX50V vs Sony RX1R

Here is a extended assessment of the Sony HX50V versus Sony RX1R, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the HX50V (20MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is very well matched but the HX50V (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The HX50V was announced 2 months before the RX1R so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the HX50V grades vs the RX1R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX50V Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX50V provides 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 RX1R has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the HX50V against the RX1R.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX50V and RX1R is 89 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX50V and RX1R.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HX50V with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX1R will resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.