Sony HX50V vs Sony WX10

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX50V Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.