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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50B

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User ratings:
17
3.9 out of 5
17 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
41 %
3 stars
35 %
2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.7 out of 5
12 user ratings
5 stars
16 %
4 stars
41 %
3 stars
41 %
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Pros

  • Image quality was excellent with a good depth of field
  • nice
  • vibrant colours

Cons

  • amount of lens extension and not the amount of alcohol consumed
  • Chromebook Spin
  • 20. 4-million-pixel sensor

Key specs

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

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50B - Pros & Cons

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50B

Pros

  • Image quality was excellent with a good depth of field
  • nice
  • vibrant colours
  • and its automatic white balance system
  • produces well-exposed images
  • decent screen
  • responsive autofocus
  • physical exposure compensation dial
  • high-speed continuous mode is the most remarkable
  • Macro performance is outstanding
  • camera as long as I can use it in aperture priority

Cons

  • amount of lens extension and not the amount of alcohol consumed
  • Chromebook Spin
  • 20. 4-million-pixel sensor
  • no RAW shooting
  • noise causes a slight loss in image detail
  • transferring pictures from camera to Apple Mac Book pro laptops appears impossible
  • no GPS for UK users is a very strange ommision
  • poor low-light performance
  • lackluster low-light performance
  • no viewfinder on the camera
  • HX50V has a limited ISO range

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50B - 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

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50B - 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
  • Flexible Spot Auto Focus
  • Multi Point Auto Focus
  • Spot Auto Focus
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Photography features
Continuous shootingyes
Histogramyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
Scene modes
  • Backlight
  • Beach
  • Fireworks
  • Night landscape
  • Night portrait
  • Panorama
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Twilight
  • Landscape
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneno
Voice recordingyes
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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 technologyLithium
Number of batteries supported1
Start-up time1900.0 ms
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Other features
Energy Star certifiedno
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • BUL
  • 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
  • Auto
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum12800
Maximum image resolution5184 x 3888 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
Supported image file formatsJPG
Photo effects
  • Art
  • Black&White
Image stabilizeryes
Supported aspect ratios
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Screen technologyLCD TFT
ViewfinderNone
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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
Supported video file formatsMPEG
Camera playbackSlide show
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of productBlack
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • MS Duo
  • MS Pro Duo
  • MS PRO Duo HS
  • MS Pro-HG Duo
  • MS XC-HG Duo
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • DPOF 1.1
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI connector typeMicro
USB version2.0
PictBridgeno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50B Sony - Editorial Reviews (17)

3.7
Based on 17 reviews
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50B Sony Cyber-Shot HX50 review
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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

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Pocket-lint
Published: 24.06.2013
Sony Cyber-shot HX50 review
4.0

The HX50 blends some high-spec features in among more standard travel zoom fare. We like the versatility of the 24-720mm equivalent optical zoom lens,

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50B Last-minute gift guide: the best compact and DSLR cameras
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The Telegraph
Published: 22.12.2013
Last-minute gift guide: the best compact and DSLR cameras

Christmas will hopefully be crammed full of memorable moments, so you’ll need to be able to capture them on a camera that’s convenient and effective. We look at some of the best options.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50B Sony CyberShot HX50V Digital Camera Review
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Reviewed Cameras
Published: 01.11.2013
Sony CyberShot HX50V Digital Camera Review

A not-exactly pocketable point-and-shoot with a huge zoom.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50B Sony Cybershot DSC-HX50 Review
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ePHOTOzine
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX50 Review
4.0

The Sony Cybershot DSC-HX50 Review is the World's smallest 30x optical zoom camera, it also has a 20.4 megapixel sensor and built-in Wi-Fi.

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 13.09.2013
Sony Cyber-shot HX50
3.5

The Sony HX50 arrives in a competitive travel compact market, but stands out in being the smallest 30x zoom camera money can buy.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50B 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-HX50B Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50 review
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Amateur Photographer
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50 review
3.0

Read the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50 review to find out whether the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50 makes the perfect compact travel camera.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50B Review : Sony CyberShot HX50
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gadgetspeak.com
Review : Sony CyberShot HX50

It's been a while since I have had an opportunity to look at one of the excellent Cyber Shot range; in fact from memory the last <b>Sony</b> offering I told you about was the NEX6L almost a year ago. Here a fixed lens offering to fit into your pocket.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50B 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.

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stuff.tv/my/
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-HX50B 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-HX50B 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-HX50B 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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Good Gear Guide
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V camera
3.3

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