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Sony HX50V vs Sony WX10

Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sony HX50V vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony HX30V
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Sony HX50V vs Sony WX10 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Sony HX50V and Sony WX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the HX50V (20MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX50V was launched 2 years after the WX10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the HX50V matches up vs the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Sony WX10

 HX50V WX10 
RevealedApril 2013January 2011Newer by 28 months
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony HX50V

 WX10 HX50V 

Common features in the Sony HX50V and Sony WX10

 HX50V WX10 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Sony HX50V vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony HX50V has outer measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX50V and Sony WX10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the HX50V vs the WX10.

Sony HX50V vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HX50V and WX10 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Sony HX50V vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX50V vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HX50V and WX10.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX50V to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The younger HX50V should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Sony HX50V vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sony HX50V vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX50V vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX50V
Portrait photography with Sony WX10
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has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX50V
Street photography with Sony WX10
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (272 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX50V Sports photography features
Sony WX10 Sports photography features
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
features tracking focus
good battery (400 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX50V as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery (400 shots)
lighter than average in class (272 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
65
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX50V Landscape photography features
Sony WX10 Landscape photography features
53
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
good battery (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX50V Vlogging highlights
Sony WX10 Vlogging highlights
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (272g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no mic port
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Sony HX50V vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX50V and Sony WX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-04-24 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 2920 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5 - 6.3 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.8"
Resolution of display 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology XtraFine LCD display Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 272 grams (0.60 lb) 161 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $439 $200