Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Sony WX500 and Sony HX50V side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony WX500 has external dimensions of 102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42″) and weighs 236 g (0.52 lb / 8.32 oz) (including batteries). Sony HX50V has external dimensions of 108 x 64 x 38 mm (4.25 x 2.52 x 1.5″) and weighs 272 g (0.60 lb / 9.59 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Sony WX500 and the Sony HX50V. Sony WX500 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 6mm narrower, 6mm shorter and 2mm thinner than Sony HX50V.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Sony WX500 and Sony HX50V.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony WX500 is 36g lighter than the Sony HX50V but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 nor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Sony WX500 and Sony HX50V's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Sony WX500 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Sony HX50V has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to WX500.