Sony HX99 vs Sony WX500

The following is a thorough analysis of the Sony HX99 vs Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the HX99 (18MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is relatively similar but the HX99 (1/2.3-inch) and WX500 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The HX99 was introduced 3 years after the WX500 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the HX99 scores against the WX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX99 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX99 enjoys exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the HX99 compared to the WX500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX99 and WX500 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HX99 and WX500.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The HX99 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The more recent HX99 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.