Sony HX50V vs Sony WX1

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony HX50V and Sony WX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the HX50V (20MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the HX50V (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX50V was unveiled 3 years after the WX1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the HX50V matches up vs the WX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX50V Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Sony HX50V offers outer dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX50V and Sony WX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the HX50V compared to the WX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX50V and WX1 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX50V and WX1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HX50V using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX50V will render greater detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher HX50V will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.