Sony WX300 vs Sony WX50

Here, we are evaluating the Sony WX300 vs Sony WX50, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the WX300 (18MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WX300 was revealed 13 months after the WX50 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the WX300 grades versus the WX50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are viewable at Sony WX300 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony WX300 features outer dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the WX300 and the WX50.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WX300 and WX50 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WX300 and WX50.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX300 to produce more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WX300 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.