Sony HX50V vs Sony WX500

Below, we will be evaluating the Sony HX50V and Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both produced by Sony. The image resolution of the HX50V (20MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX50V was revealed 24 months prior to the WX500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the HX50V scores versus the WX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX50V Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Sony HX50V has got outside measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the HX50V versus the WX500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX50V and WX500 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX50V and WX500.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX50V to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older HX50V will be behind in sensor innovation.