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Sony HX50V vs Sony WX300

Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Sony HX50V vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Older Model is Sony HX30V
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • New Model is Sony WX350
Photography Glossary

Sony HX50V vs Sony WX300 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Sony HX50V versus Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the HX50V (20MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX50V was introduced 3 months later than the WX300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the HX50V scores against the WX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Sony WX300

 HX50V WX300 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony HX50V

 WX300 HX50V 

Common features in the Sony HX50V and Sony WX300

 HX50V WX300 
LaunchedApril 2013February 2013Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Sony HX50V vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony HX50V comes with physical measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Sony HX50V versus Sony WX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the HX50V against the WX300.

Sony HX50V vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HX50V and WX300 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Sony HX50V vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX50V vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX50V and WX300.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX50V to offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Sony HX50V vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Sony HX50V vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX50V vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX50V Portrait photography info
Sony WX300 Portrait photography info
50
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX50V Street photography highlights
Sony WX300 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (272 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (166 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX50V Sports photography highlights
Sony WX300 Sports photography highlights
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (400 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX50V
Travel photography with Sony WX300
71
better than average battery (400 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (272g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
71
lighter than average in class (166g)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX50V
Landscape photography with Sony WX300
53
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
better than average battery (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
44
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX50V as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX300 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (272 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (166g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
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Sony HX50V vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX50V and Sony WX300
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-04-24 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 2920 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5 - 6.3 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech XtraFine LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest 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 -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 272 grams (0.60 lbs) 166 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
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 Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $439 $330