Sony HX50V vs Sony WX30

Here, we are comparing the Sony HX50V and Sony WX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the HX50V (20MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX50V was unveiled 22 months after the WX30 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the HX50V matches up vs the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX50V Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony HX50V provides outside dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Sony HX50V and Sony WX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the HX50V compared to the WX30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HX50V and WX30 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX50V and WX30.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX50V to resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher HX50V provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.