Sony HX50V vs Sony WX50

Below is a complete review of the Sony HX50V and Sony WX50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the HX50V (20MP) and WX50 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX50V was brought out 15 months later than the WX50 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the HX50V scores versus the WX50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX50V Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Sony HX50V offers external dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Sony HX50V and Sony WX50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the HX50V compared to the WX50.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HX50V and WX50 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX50V and WX50.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX50V to offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger HX50V should have a benefit in sensor technology.