Sony HX50V vs Sony WX150

The following is a detailed comparison of the Sony HX50V and Sony WX150, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the HX50V (20MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX50V was unveiled 15 months after the WX150 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the HX50V grades against the WX150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX50V Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX50V features exterior dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the HX50V versus the WX150.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX50V and WX150 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HX50V and WX150.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX50V to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern HX50V provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.