Sony A6000 with Sony HX50V Comparison

Sony A6000 and Sony HX50V Main Features

  • April, 2014
  • April, 2013
  • 24 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 20 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
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  • 24-720 mm (30x) F3.5 - 6.3 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 25600 ISO
  • 100 - 3200 ISO
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  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Electronic (optional) Viewfinder
  • 1440k dot Electronic viewfinder
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  • 11.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
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  • Built-In GPS
  • 120 x 67 x 45 mm, 344g.
  • 108 x 64 x 38 mm, 272g.
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Sony A6000 Scores


Imaging score
62
Features score
64
Value for money score
83
Portability score
91
Overall score
69

Sony HX50V Scores


Imaging score
23
Features score
62
Value for money score
69
Portability score
93
Overall score
54

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 Sony
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
Focal Lens Multiplier 1.5
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
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder Resolution 1440
Viewfinder Coverage 100% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.7 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 179 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
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
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
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
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ± EV
WB Bracketing
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
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None Built-In
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
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
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
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
Selfie Friendly

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Sony Alpha a6000
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Sony Alpha a6100
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24MP | APS-C CMOS | Sony E mount

Fujifilm X-Pro3
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Fujifilm X-T2
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24MP | APS-C CMOS X-TRANS III | Fujifilm X mount

Interesting Small Sensor Superzoom

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FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR
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12MP | 1/1.6 CCD | fixed lens mount

Fujifilm S9900w
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16MP | 1/2.3 CMOS | fixed lens mount

Nikon Coolpix A900
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20MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

Samsung WB35F
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16MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Casio Exilim EX-FH25
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10MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
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18MP | 1/2.3 CMOS | fixed lens mount

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
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20MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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16MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount