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Screen size | 3 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
ISO maximum | 12800 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 |
Sensor type | CMOS |
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Processor | BIONZ |
Optical zoom | 30.0 x |
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Digital zoom | 324.0 x |
Maximum aperture | 3.5 |
Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual |
Contrast adjustment | yes |
Saturation adjustment | yes |
Autofocus |
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Continuous shooting | yes |
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Histogram | yes |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash modes |
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Scene modes |
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Built-in microphone | no |
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Voice recording | yes |
Weight | 8.64 oz |
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Width | 4.26 in |
Height | 2.53 in |
Depth | 1.51 in |
Power source type | Battery |
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Battery life (CIPA) | 400 |
Battery technology | Lithium |
Number of batteries supported | 1 |
Start-up time | 1900.0 ms |
Energy Star certified | no |
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On Screen Display (OSD) languages |
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Image editing modes |
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ISO |
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ISO minimum | 80 |
ISO maximum | 12800 |
Maximum image resolution | 5184 x 3888 px |
White balance modes |
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Supported image file formats | JPG |
Photo effects |
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Image stabilizer | yes |
Supported aspect ratios |
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Screen size | 3.0 in |
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Screen technology | LCD TFT |
Viewfinder | None |
Maximum resolution | 1920 x 1080 px |
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Video recording | yes |
Recording resolutions |
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HD type | Full HD |
Supported video file formats | MPEG |
Camera playback | Slide show |
Body type | Compact |
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Colour of product | Black |
Compatible memory cards |
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Camera file system |
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HDMI | yes |
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HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
HDMI connector type | Micro |
USB version | 2.0 |
PictBridge | no |
Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | yes |
Some record-breaking specs, but the net result isn't so remarkable
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Sony's top-end travel compact
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The best all-round compact camera money can buy, superb in any situation
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.
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...
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