Sony HX50V vs Sony WX300
Portability
89 Imaging
44 Features
57 Overall
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89 Imaging
44 Features
57 Overall
49
Portability
94 Imaging
42 Features
38 Overall
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94 Imaging
42 Features
38 Overall
40
Sony HX50V vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
(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)
(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
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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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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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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.
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Sony WX300
| HX50V | WX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2013 |  | February 2013 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 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.
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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Sony HX50V Portrait photography info
Sony WX300 Portrait photography info
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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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Sony WX300 Street photography highlights
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
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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Sony HX50V Sports photography highlights
Sony WX300 Sports photography highlights
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
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 photography with Sony HX50V
Travel photography with Sony WX300
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 )
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 photography with Sony HX50V
Landscape photography with Sony WX300
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
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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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
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
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | Sony 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 |