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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V

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Overview
Released2008April 2011
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeBridge
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Effective resolution9.1 MP16.2 MP
Largest image3456 × 25924608 × 3456
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–3200100–3200
Sensor detail1/2.3-type Super HAD CCD, approximately 10.3 million total and 9.1 million effective photosites. Exact manual specifies that only a 1/2.5-type-equivalent area is used; optical formats are not physical sensor dimensions1/2.3-type progressive-scan Exmor R CMOS; 16.8 million total and 16.2 million effective photosites. Optical format is distinct from physical sensor dimensions
Image formatsExif JPEG still images; no RAW recording. User-selectable High, Standard and Low noise reductionJPEG still images and MPF 3D images; no RAW. High-resolution Sweep Panorama produces stitched 10480 × 4096 images, distinct from single-frame resolution
Image processorBIONZ image processor; Dynamic Range Optimizer including Plus, face detection with child/adult priority and Smile ShutterBIONZ
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens31–465 mm equivalent27–810 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.7–4.5f/2.8–5.6
Optical zoom15×30×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst–10 fps
Lens detailCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 15× optical zoom; physical 5.2–78 mm, 31–465 mm equivalent, f/2.7 wide to f/4.5 telephoto; 13 elements in 8 groups including 4 aspherical and 1 ED element. 74 mm filters require the adapter; digital and Smart Zoom are cropsCarl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*; actual 4.8–144 mm; 11 elements in 10 groups including 1 aspherical element. Equivalent range is 27–810 mm for 4:3 stills and 29–870 mm for 16:9 stills. Lens ring selects electronic zoom or manual focus
AutofocusNine-point multi-area, centre and flexible spot AF, face detection, semi-manual and manual focus. Japanese exact table specifies normal and macro minimum approximately 1 cm wide/120 cm telephotoNine-area multi AF, centre AF, flexible spot, tracking and manual focus; AF illuminator. Focus distance from lens front approximately 1 cm at wide angle and 200 cm at telephoto; approximately 7.5× magnified manual-focus check
ShutterJapanese exact table: Auto 1/4–1/4000 second; Program 1–1/4000; shutter-priority and Manual 30–1/4000; aperture-priority 8–1/2000 second. Fastest settings depend on aperture and operating modeMechanical shutter; Auto 2–1/4000 second, Program 1–1/4000 and Manual 30–1/4000
Burst detailMaker UK specifies approximately 0.64-second intervals and up to 100 continuous frames; interval and count depend on settings and media. No reciprocal conversion to a headline frame rateUp to ten full-resolution images at 10 fps, or up to 2 fps in Low mode. Focus, white balance and exposure are fixed from the first frame and flash is disabled. Internal-memory bursts are VGA; a compatible memory card is needed for full-resolution bursts
Stabilisation detailOptical Super SteadyShot. Infrared NightShot supports still images and movies without visible lighting; its infrared rendering differs from normal colour photographyOptical SteadyShot with Standard and Active movie modes; the movie field of view changes with stabilisation mode
FlashBuilt-in pop-up flash, approximately 0.2–9.1 m wide or 1.2–5.5 m telephoto at ISO Auto; longer high-sensitivity-mode claims use different conditions. No accessory hotshoeBuilt-in pop-up flash; Auto, forced, off, slow-sync and rear slow-sync modes. ISO Auto range approximately 0.3–12.7 m wide and 2–5.9 m telephoto
Exposure controlsAuto, Program Auto, aperture-priority, shutter-priority and Manual; multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering, ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; exposure, white-balance and colour bracketingIntelligent Auto, Superior Auto, Program, aperture priority, shutter priority and Manual plus scene modes. Internal ND filter reduces light by approximately 3 EV; three memory-recall settings. Multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Video
Highest video resolution640 × 480 at 30 fps1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detailMPEG-1 monaural movies: VGA 640×480 at approximately 30 fps Fine requiring Memory Stick PRO Duo, 17 fps Standard or 320×240 at approximately 8 fps. Exact manual limits each continuous clip to approximately 10 minutes. Optical zoom operates during recording; no HD movie recordingRegion-dependent 1920 × 1080 at 60p or 50p, 28 Mbps; the main frame rate represents the 60p-compatible version. FX and FH record 1920 × 1080 at 60i or 50i, 24 or 17 Mbps; HQ records 1440 × 1080 interlaced at 9 Mbps. Interlaced rates count fields, not progressive frames. MP4 records 1440 × 1080, 1280 × 720 or VGA at 30 fps or 25 fps according to region; optical zoom available while filming; continuous clips approximately 29 minutes
AudioBuilt-in monaural microphone and speaker; monaural movie sound and analogue audio outputBuilt-in stereo microphone and mono playback speaker; Dolby Digital audio for AVCHD and AAC for MP4
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots230,400921,000
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailTilting 3-type TFT LCD, 230400 dots in the exact manual and Japanese table; UK table rounds to 230000. Separate colour electronic finder approximately 200000 dots equivalent in manual, 201000 in Japanese tableXtra Fine TFT LCD with TruBlack and upward/downward tilt; approximately 921000 dots
Viewfinder detail–0.2-type electronic viewfinder with approximately 201000-dot equivalent resolution; eye sensor switches automatically between finder and rear screen
Connections and design
BluetoothNo–
Battery life (maker's claim)300 photographs410 photographs
Body weight415 g525 g
Release detailAnnounced 25 February 2008. Sony Europe planned availability from the end of April, while US announcement planned May; these are planned regional dates. Contemporary June full tests establish the 2008 retail generation, but earliest actual sale month remains unconfirmed, so year precision retainedSony Japan's original 7 February 2011 announcement specifies sale on 8 April 2011. April precision is retained without treating that Japanese day as a confirmed international first day
Recording mediaApproximately 15 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo supported, with PRO-HG working at PRO Duo speed. PRO Duo required for VGA Fine moviesApproximately 19 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo plus SD, SDHC and SDXC
PortsMulti connector carries Hi-Speed USB 2.0, analogue video, monaural audio and DC input; separate DC IN also listed. Optional component cable provides HD still-image output, not HD movie recording or HDMIProprietary multi terminal for AV and USB; Hi-Speed USB 2.0; mini HDMI and separate DC input
Wireless connectionsUK maker specifications explicitly list no Bluetooth; no built-in wireless connection is claimedGPS and digital compass record position and shooting direction. TransferJet requires a compatible optional Memory Stick; Eye-Fi card support is distinct from built-in Wi-Fi
Battery life detailNP-BG1 lithium-ion battery, 3.6 V, 3.4 Wh/960 mAh; optional NP-FG1 supported. Approximately 300 photographs/150 minutes using LCD or 330 photographs/165 minutes using finder under CIPA still-test conditions. Japanese 140-minute movie claim uses 320-size recording, not VGA FineNP-FH50 InfoLITHIUM battery. Sony's archived CIPA claim approximately 410 photographs or 205 minutes with LCD, or 440 photographs or 220 minutes with EVF; continuous movie recording approximately 120 minutes with LCD or 130 minutes with EVF
ChargingExternal BC-CSGB/BC-CSGC charger, regional version varies; approximately 330 minutes full charge or 270 minutes normal charge from depleted battery at 25°C. Optional AC-LS5K adapter supportedBattery charges in the camera through the supplied AC adapter and DC input; no USB charging or USB power supply
DimensionsApproximately 116.1 × 81.4 × 86 mm width × height × depth excluding protrusionsApproximately 121.6 × 86.6 × 93.1 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detailApproximately 415 g body only. Manual 547 g includes NP-BG1 battery, shoulder strap, adapter ring, lens hood, lens cap and other accessories; Japanese table also includes Memory Stick DuoApproximately 525 g camera only, or 577 g including NP-FH50 and Memory Stick Duo
Colours–Black
In the boxNP-BG1 battery, external charger, multi-connector cable, shoulder strap, lens hood, adapter ring, lens cap and RMT-DSC2 remote; regional power fittings varyNP-FH50 battery, AC adapter, mains lead, dedicated multi USB cable, shoulder strap, lens cap, software CD and instructions; mains fittings vary by region

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