Sony WX10 vs Sony WX50

Below, we are matching up the Sony WX10 vs Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the WX10 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WX10 was revealed 12 months earlier than the WX50 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WX10 scores versus the WX50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are available at Sony WX10 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony WX10 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the WX10 versus the WX50.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WX10 and WX50 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WX10 and WX50.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older WX10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.