Sony HX50V vs Sony WX300

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX50V Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.