Sony HX200V with Canon SX50 HS Comparison

Sony HX200V and Canon SX50 HS Main Features

  • May, 2012
  • January, 2013
  • 18 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 12 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 27-810 mm (30x) F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • 24-1200 mm (50x) F3.4-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 12800 ISO
  • 80 - 6400 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 2" Articulated Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Electronic Viewfinder
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  • 202k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 2.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In GPS
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  • 122 x 87 x 93 mm, 583g.
  • 123 x 87 x 106 mm, 595g.
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Sony HX200V Scores


Imaging score
23
Features score
57
Value for money score
64
Portability score
78
Overall score
49

Canon SX50 HS Scores


Imaging score
42
Features score
65
Value for money score
72
Portability score
76
Overall score
57

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Overview


Let's compare Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V with Canon PowerShot SX50 HS. These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Sony HX200V was released in 2012, and Canon SX50 HS in 2013. PowerShot SX50 HS is newer, which is a plus. Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V 1 years older.
The sensor resolution of Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V is greater than that of PowerShot SX50 HS. The difference of 6 MP is quite a lot. 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.
At the first camera (Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Sony HX200V, the maximum ISO is greater by 6400. Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Sony HX200V has a larger 3-inch Tilting screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Articulated screen.
Both cameras have a electronic viewfinder. Viewfinder PowerShot SX50 HS has a higher resolution of 202k dots, Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V 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 Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V has 2.0 fps continuous shooting. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V has 2.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V PowerShot SX50 HS
Brand Sony Canon
Model Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V PowerShot SX50 HS
Announced May, 2012 January, 2013
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 1 0
Screen
Screen Size 3" 2"
Screen Type Tilting Articulated
Screen Resolution 922k pixels 461k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 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 9 9
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/15 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 2.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 12.40 5.50
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±3 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 18 MP 12 MP
Max Image Resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Max Native ISO 12800 6400
Min Native ISO 100 80
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS Built-In None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 450 shots 315 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-FH50 NB-10L
Physical
Weight 583 g 595 g
Physical Dimensions 122 x 87 x 93 mm 123 x 87 x 106 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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