Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V with Sony Alpha a6000 Overview
Let's compare Alpha a6000 with Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. Both cameras produced
Sony.
The first model related to Semi-Pro Mirrorless, the second to Small Sensor Superzoom cameras.
Sony A6000 was released in 2014, and Sony HX50V in 2013.
Alpha a6000 is newer, which is a plus. Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V 1 years older.
However 1 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of Alpha a6000 is greater than that of Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is .
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is .
Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V has image stabilization(Optical), Alpha a6000 doesn’t, it is a big minus.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch tilting screen.
Alpha a6000 has electronic viewfinder, and the Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V doesn’t have.
Viewfinder Alpha a6000 has a higher resolution of 1440k dots, Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Alpha a6000 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.
Sony Alpha a6000 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
Alpha a6000 |
Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
| Brand |
Sony
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Sony
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| Model |
Alpha a6000 |
Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
| Announced |
April, 2014 |
April, 2013 |
| Body Type |
Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Compact |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
Sony E |
fixed lens |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
1.5 |
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| Number of Lenses |
116 |
0 |
| Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
5 |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Tilting |
Fixed |
| Screen Resolution |
922k pixels |
921k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Electronic |
Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
1440 |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
n/a% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.7 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
179 |
0 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec |
1/4000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
11.0 fps |
10.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
6.00 |
5.60 |
| Flash Modes |
Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control |
Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±5 EV |
± EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
APS-C |
1/2.3 |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS |
BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
23.5 x 15.6 mm |
mm |
| Sensor Area |
366.6 mm² |
0.0 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
24 MP |
20 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
6000 x 4000 |
5184 x 2920 |
| Max Native ISO |
25600 |
3200 |
| Min Native ISO |
100 |
100 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
51200 |
12800 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
Built-In |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
360 shots |
400 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
NP-FW50 |
NP-BX1 |
| Physical |
| Weight |
344 g |
272 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
120 x 67 x 45 mm |
108 x 64 x 38 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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