Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Review - Specifications

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V specifications

Price
MSRP	$450
Body type
Body type	Compact
Sensor
Max resolution	5184 x 2920
Image ratio w:h	4:3, 16:9
Effective pixels	20.4 megapixels
Sensor photo detectors	21.1 megapixels
Sensor size	1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
Sensor type	BSI-CMOS
Color filter array	Primary Color Filter
Image
ISO	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, (6400, 12800 with boost)
White balance presets	7
Custom white balance	Yes
Image stabilization	Optical
Image stabilization notes	Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization with 3-way Active mode
Uncompressed format	Unknown
Optics & Focus
Focal length (equiv.)	24–720 mm
Optical zoom	30×
Autofocus	Contrast Detect (sensor) Multi-area Tracking Single Face Detection Live View
Autofocus assist lamp	Yes
Digital zoom	Yes
Manual focus	Yes
Macro focus range	5 cm (1.97″)
Lens mount	None
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCD	Fixed
Screen size	3″
Screen dots	921,000
Touch screen	No
Screen type	XtraFine LCD display
Live view	Yes
Viewfinder type	Electronic (optional)
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed	30 sec
Maximum shutter speed	1/4000 sec
Exposure modes	iAuto Program Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual
Scene modes	High Sensitivity Soft snap Soft Skin Landscape Night Portrait Night Scene Handheld Twilight Gourmet Beach Snow Fireworks Pet mode Anti-motion blur Backlight Correction HDR Advanced Sports Shooting
Built-in flash	Yes (Pop-up)
Flash range	5.6 m
External flash	Yes (via Multi Interface shoe)
Flash modes	Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Continuous drive	Yes (10 fps)
Self-timer	Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Metering modes	Multi Center-weighted Spot
Exposure compensation	±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
WB Bracketing	No
Videography features
Format	MPEG-4 AVCHD
Microphone	Stereo
Speaker	Mono
Resolutions	1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Videography notes	60i/60p: 28M PS (1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX / 17M FH (1,920x1,080/60i) / 9M HQ (1,440x1,080/60i), MP4: 12M (1,440x1,080/30fps) / 6M (1,280x720/30fps) / 3M VGA (640x480/30fps)
Storage
Storage types	SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Connectivity
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI	Yes
Wireless	Built-In
Physical
Environmentally sealed	No
Battery	Battery Pack
Battery description	Lithium-Ion NP-BX1 battery and charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	400
Weight (inc. batteries)	272 g (0.60 lb / 9.59 oz)
Dimensions	108 x 64 x 38 mm (4.25 x 2.52 x 1.5″)
Other features
GPS	BuiltIn

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Review - LARGER IMAGES

Product Images

Front of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V

Front of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V / Lens Extended

Front of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V / Flash Raised

Side of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V

Side of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V

Side of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V

Side of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V

Rear of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V

Rear of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V / Image Displayed

Rear of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V / Turned On

Rear of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V / Quick Menu

Rear of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V / Shooting Menu

Rear of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V / Custom Menu

Top of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V

Bottom of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V

Side of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V

Side of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V

Front of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V

Front of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V

Memory Card Slot

Battery Compartment

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Review - SAMPLE IMAGES

Sample Images

This is a selection of sample images from the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V camera, which were all taken using the 20 megapixel Fine JPEG setting. The thumbnails below link to the full-sized versions, which have not been altered in any way.

1/15 sec  f/3.5 | ISO 80	1/20 sec  f/3.5 | ISO 100	1/40 sec  f/3.5 | ISO 200
1/80 sec  f/3.5 | ISO 400	1/160 sec  f/3.5 | ISO 800	1/320 sec  f/3.5 | ISO 1600
1/640 sec  f/3.5 | ISO 3200	1/1250 sec  f/3.5 | ISO 6400	1/1600 sec  f/3.5 | ISO 12800
1/250 sec  f/6.3 | ISO 400	1/250 sec  f/6.3 | ISO 400	1/250 sec  f/6.3 | ISO 800
1/400 sec  f/3.5 | ISO 80	1/320 sec  f/5.6 | ISO 80	1/400 sec  f/4 | ISO 80
1/50 sec  f/3.5 | ISO 80	1/60 sec  f/3.5 | ISO 80	15/1 sec  f/3.5 | ISO 80
1/50 sec  f/3.5 | ISO 80	1/30 sec  f/3.5 | ISO 100	1/50 sec  f/6.3 | ISO 800
1/30 sec  f/3.5 | ISO 100	1/60 sec  f/3.5 | ISO 80	1/250 sec  f/5.6 | ISO 80
1/30 sec  f/5.6 | ISO 100	1/40 sec  f/3.5 | ISO 80	1/30 sec  f/3.5 | ISO 500
1/30 sec  f/3.5 | ISO 200	1/250 sec  f/5.6 | ISO 80	1/100 sec  f/8 | ISO 80
1/60 sec  f/8 | ISO 160	1/250 sec  f/5.6 | ISO 80	1/500 sec  f/6.3 | ISO 80
1/250 sec  f/5.6 | ISO 80	1/250 sec  f/6.3 | ISO 80	1/250 sec  f/6.3 | ISO 160
1/160 sec  f/6.3 | ISO 160	1/250 sec  f/6.3 | ISO 160	1/80 sec  f/3.5 | ISO 80
1/500 sec  f/3.5 | ISO 80	1/1250 sec  f/3.5 | ISO 80	1/80 sec  f/8 | ISO 80
1/160 sec  f/8 | ISO 100	1/40 sec  f/8 | ISO 80	1/250 sec  f/3.5 | ISO 80
1/250 sec  f/3.5 | ISO 80	1/1600 sec  f/3.5 | ISO 12800	1/800 sec  f/3.5 | ISO 6400
1/320 sec  f/3.5 | ISO 3200	1/200 sec  f/6.3 | ISO 250	1/160 sec  f/5.6 | ISO 80
1/320 sec  f/6.3 | ISO 80	1/250 sec  f/6.3 | ISO 80	1/1250 sec  f/4.5 | ISO 80
1/250 sec  f/6.3 | ISO 200

Sample Movie

This is a sample video from the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V camera at the highest quality setting of 1920x1080 pixels at 50 frames per second. Please note that this 22 second movie is 68.5Mb in size.

View the sample movie.