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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50

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43 user ratings
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.6 out of 5
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Pros

  • Battery life is very good with GPS and WiFi off
  • Image quality was excellent with a good depth of field
  • straightforward operating system and unintimidating dimensions

Cons

  • Expensive
  • popup flash
  • Does the Sony HX50V have Weather Sealing

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 3.5
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus, Face detection, Flexible Spot Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, Spot Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50 - Pros & Cons

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50

Pros

  • Battery life is very good with GPS and WiFi off
  • Image quality was excellent with a good depth of field
  • straightforward operating system and unintimidating dimensions
  • solid performance and high-quality specifications
  • Battery life is excellent and the camera performs brilliantly in a variety of situations
  • great colour fidelity
  • excellent sharpness and low amounts of image noise
  • it does a great job for its price range
  • NFC connectivity and instant sharing are nice
  • The menu system is well laid out and easy to navigate
  • It works great with iMacs

Cons

  • Expensive
  • popup flash
  • Does the Sony HX50V have Weather Sealing
  • It is not a DSLR and cannot be compared to one
  • amount of lens extension and not the amount of alcohol consumed
  • Chromebook Spin
  • 20. 4-million-pixel sensor
  • no viewfinder on the camera
  • HX50V has a limited ISO range
  • the camera struggled with low-light sensitivity
  • poor low-light performance

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
12800
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
ProcessorBIONZ
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom30.0 x
Digital zoom324.0 x
Maximum aperture3.5
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Contrast adjustmentyes
Saturation adjustmentyes
Autofocus
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Flexible Spot Auto Focus
  • Multi Point Auto Focus
  • Spot Auto Focus
Manual focusyes
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Aperture priority
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Program
  • Scene
  • Shutter priority
Continuous shootingyes
Histogramyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Slow Sync
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Close-up
  • Fireworks
  • Night portrait
  • Pet
  • Snow
  • Twilight
  • Night Portrait
  • Landscape
Face detectionyes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
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Dimensions
Weight8.64 oz
Width4.26 in
Height2.53 in
Depth1.51 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)400
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1240.0 mAh
Battery level indicatoryes
Battery voltage3.6 V
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
Start-up time1900.0 ms
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Other features
GPSno
Energy Star certifiedno
Languages support
  • BUL
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • TUR
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • BUL
  • CRO
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • TUR
Image editing modes
  • Rotating
  • Trimming
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 12800
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum12800
Maximum image resolution5184 x 3888 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
Supported image file formatsJPG
Photo effectsBlack&White
Image stabilizerno
Supported aspect ratios16:9
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Screen technologyLCD
ViewfinderNone
Second displayno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Slide show
Motion JPEG frame rate25.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • MicroSD
  • MicroSDHC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots2
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • DPOF
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMicro
USB connector typeMicro-USB
USB version2.0
PictBridgeno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
AV outputno

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50 Sony - Editorial Reviews (22)

3.6
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50 Sony Cyber-shot HX50V review - Cameralabs
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Cameralabs
Published: 03.06.2013
Sony Cyber-shot HX50V review - Cameralabs
3.9

Looking for a Sony Cyber-shot HX50V review? Find out how the World's smallest super-zoom camera with a 30x range compares to rivals!

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V camera
3.3

This super-compact camera has a 30x zoom, Wi-Fi, and GPS

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 05.06.2013
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V is a new pocket camera with a massive 30x zoom lens. The HX50V also features built-in wi-fi and GPS tracking, full 1080p high-definition video with stereo sound, a 20 megapixel CMOS sensor, high-resolution 3-inch screen, manual shooting modes, 10fps continuous shooting, 3D photos, ISO range of 100-12800 and fast auto-focusing. Read our in-depth Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V review to find out if it's the best travel-zoom camera...

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50 Sony Cyber-shot HX50V - High Zoom, High Stamina Superzoom
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hardwarezone.com.sg
Published: 29.07.2013
Sony Cyber-shot HX50V - High Zoom, High Stamina Superzoom
4.0

Going on a holiday? You might want to consider a superzoom compact instead of a bulky DSLR camera. We narrow down your choices by taking a look at the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. It is Sony's latest superzoom compact which serves up 30x optical zoom in a body that's slimmer than equivalent competitors. So does it deliver? Read on as we've penned our experience in this review.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50 Sony HX50V review
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TechRadar
Published: 12.08.2013
Sony HX50V review
3.0

Sony's top-end travel compact

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50 Sony Cyber-shot HX50V - Long-lasting Superzoom Compact
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hardwarezone.com.my
Published: 29.07.2013
Sony Cyber-shot HX50V - Long-lasting Superzoom Compact

Thinking of vacationing on your well-deserved break? You might want to consider a superzoom compact instead of a bulky DSLR camera. Sony's latest superzoom compact - the Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V - serves up 30x optical zoom in a body that's slimmer than equivalent competitors. Read on as we've penned our experience in this review.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50 Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX50V Review
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Digital Photography School
Published: 25.07.2013
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX50V Review
3.0

I’ve had lots of experience with these mega zoom cameras: some enjoyable, some not so much. If you’re new to the field, approach them with caution: the zoom range is appealing, impressive and somewhat frustrating. For one, you simply cannot use them handheld at the full tele end: at best, use a tripod; at worst, […]

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Published: 24.06.2013
Sony Cyber-shot HX50
5.0

The best all-round compact camera money can buy, superb in any situation

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50 Sony Cyber-shot HX50V - No Subject Too Far Away
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Published: 05.08.2013
Sony Cyber-shot HX50V - No Subject Too Far Away

Going on a holiday? You might want to consider a superzoom compact instead of a bulky DSLR camera. We narrow down your choices by taking a look at the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. It is Sony's latest superzoom compact which serves up 30x optical zoom in a body that's slimmer than equivalent competitors. So does it deliver? Read on as we've penned our experience in this review.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50 Lightest way to travel with a 30x zoom
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CNET
Published: 07.03.2014
Lightest way to travel with a 30x zoom

While many have traded in their point-and-shoots for smartphones, this 30x zoom (big) pocket camera gives you plenty of reasons to still carry one.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50 Sony HX50V Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 24.04.2013
Sony HX50V Review

Sony HX50V review, find out how the HX50V stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50 Sony HX50V Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 24.04.2013
Sony HX50V Review | Camera Decision
2.6

Sony HX50V is a 20.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized BSI-CMOS sensor and 24-720 mm F3.5 - 6.3 lens. Read our HX50V review to find its pros and cons.

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PC World
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V camera
3.3

This super-compact camera has a 30x zoom, Wi-Fi, and GPS

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Published: 07.03.2014
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V (Compact Camera): 4 out of 5 stars from 5 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

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Published: 22.07.2013
Sony Cyber-Shot HX50 review
3.0

Some record-breaking specs, but the net result isn't so remarkable