Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Overview
First introduced in April, 2013,
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V is a 20 MP
Compact with a 1/2.3
(6.17 x 4.55 mm) sized BSI-CMOS sensor.
Sony
replaced the older Sony HX30V
with Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Sony HX50V with Sony HX30V
Proc and Cons of Sony HX50V
Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model.
Compare Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V with competitors in small sensor superzoom cameras.
Built-in Wireless |
External Flash |
20MP High Resolution Sensor |
10.0 fps Continuous Shooting |
Long Battery Life: 400 shots |
Manual Exposure Mode |
Optical Image Stabilization |
AF Face Detection |
921k dots Screen Resolution |
1/4000s Max Shutter Speed |
Manual Focus |
3.5 Lens at Wide |
24 mm Wide Angle Lens |
No Bluetooth |
No Touch Screen |
Slow Lens at Wide: F3.5 |
No Articulating Screen |
No Environmental Sealing |
Slow Lens at Tele: F 6.3 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V has an Overall Score of 54/100
and ranked #119 out of 802
in Compact cameras, and ranked #446
out of 1222 in all cameras.
Sony HX50V Scores
Imaging score
Features score
Value for money score
Portability score
Overall score
Average Scores in Small Sensor Superzoom
Imaging Score
Features Score
Value For Money Score
Portability Score
Overall score
Physical Dimensions of Sony HX50V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V weighs 272g and has external dimensions
of 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.25 x 2.52 x 1.5"). Considering that the average weight
of Small Sensor Superzoom cameras is 392g,
Sony HX50V
is 120 grams less than the average weight of cameras in this category.
Sony HX50V is less by 5mm
more than the average length in Small Sensor Superzoom.
Weight Comparison
Small Sensor Superzoom Cameras
Sony HX50V
Average weight
Min weight
Max weight
Thickness Comparison
Small Sensor Superzoom Cameras
Sony HX50V
Average Thickness
Min Thickness
Max Thickness
Here is the front and top view image of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V with the dimensions:
Size Compared to Major Competitors
|
Model |
Weight |
Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
Dimensions |
Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
|
Sony HX90V
|
245 g
|
272 g
|
102 x 58 x 36 mm
|
108 x 64 x 38 mm
|
|
Canon SX710 HS
|
269 g
|
272 g
|
113 x 66 x 35 mm
|
108 x 64 x 38 mm
|
|
Sony WX350
|
164 g
|
272 g
|
96 x 55 x 26 mm
|
108 x 64 x 38 mm
|
|
Nikon S9900
|
289 g
|
272 g
|
112 x 66 x 40 mm
|
108 x 64 x 38 mm
|
|
Panasonic ZS40
|
240 g
|
272 g
|
111 x 64 x 34 mm
|
108 x 64 x 38 mm
|
|
Canon SX700 HS
|
269 g
|
272 g
|
113 x 66 x 35 mm
|
108 x 64 x 38 mm
|
|
Sony WX500
|
236 g
|
272 g
|
102 x 58 x 36 mm
|
108 x 64 x 38 mm
|
|
Sony HX80
|
245 g
|
272 g
|
102 x 58 x 36 mm
|
108 x 64 x 38 mm
|
Specifications of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General |
Brand |
Sony
|
Model |
Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
Announced |
April, 2013 |
Body Type |
Compact |
Lens |
Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
Manual Focus |
|
Focal Lens Multiplier |
|
Number of Lenses |
0 |
Macro Focus Range |
5 |
Screen |
Screen Size |
3" |
Screen Type |
Fixed |
Screen Resolution |
921k pixels |
Touch Screen |
|
Live View |
|
Viewfinder |
Viewfinder |
Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a% |
Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
Autofocus |
AF Touch |
|
AF Continuous |
|
AF Single |
|
AF Tracking |
|
AF Selective |
|
AF Center |
|
AF Multi Area |
|
AF Live View |
|
AF Face Detection |
|
AF Contrast Detection |
|
AF Phase Detection |
|
Number of Focus Points |
0 |
Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
Photography Features |
RAW Support |
|
Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec |
Continuous Shooting |
10.0 fps |
Shutter Priority |
|
Aperture Priority |
|
Manual Exposure Mode |
|
Exposure Compensation |
|
Custom White Balance |
|
Image Stabilization |
|
Built-in Flash |
|
Flash Range |
5.60 |
Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
External Flash |
|
AE Bracketing |
|
AE Bracketing Range |
± EV |
WB Bracketing |
|
Sensor |
Sensor Size |
1/2.3 |
Sensor Type |
BSI-CMOS |
Sensor Dimensions |
- mm |
Sensor Area |
0.0 mm² |
Sensor Resolution |
20 MP |
Max Image Resolution |
5184 x 2920 |
Max Native ISO |
3200 |
Min Native ISO |
100 |
Max Boosted ISO |
12800 |
Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
Video Features |
4K |
|
Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
Video Formats |
MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Timelapse Recording |
|
Microphone Port |
|
Headphone Port |
|
Exposure Modes |
Multi-Segment |
|
Average |
|
Spot |
|
Partial |
|
AF-Area |
|
Center Weighted |
|
Connectivity |
GPS |
Built-In |
Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Bluetooth |
|
HDMI |
|
USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
Battery |
Battery Life |
400 shots |
Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Model |
NP-BX1 |
Physical |
Weight |
272 g |
Physical Dimensions |
108 x 64 x 38 mm |
Environmental Sealing |
|
Water Proof |
|
Dust Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Crush Proof |
|
Freeze Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Storage |
Storage Type |
SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage Slots |
1 |
Other Features |
Self Timer |
|
Selfie Friendly |
|
Latest Small Sensor Superzoom