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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

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Overview
Released2008March 2012
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeBridge
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Effective resolution9.1 MP18.2 MP
Largest image3456 × 25924896 × 3672
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; approximately 18.9 million total and 18.2 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
ISO detail–Ordinary single-frame range ISO 100–3200; ISO 4000–12800 uses Clear Image technology and multi-frame compositing, rather than ordinary single-frame sensitivity
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; 60× Clear Image Zoom includes digital enlargement and is distinct from 30× optical zoom
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, subject and face tracking, and manual focus; AF illuminator. Focus distance from lens front approximately 1 cm at wide angle and 200 cm at telephoto
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 4–1/4000 second, Program 1–1/4000, Manual and shutter priority 30–1/4000, aperture priority 8–1/2000
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, with a Low option. 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 for stills; Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotational movement
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 0.3–12.4 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 and picture effects. Internal ND filter; 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 recordingAVCHD 2.0; region-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
Wi-Fi–No
BluetoothNo–
Battery life (maker's claim)300 photographs450 photographs
Body weight415 g531 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 28 February 2012 announcement specifies sale on 9 March 2012. March 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 105 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo plus SD, SDHC and SDXC. Memory Stick Micro, microSD and microSDHC require separate adapters
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 HDMIMicro 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; GPS Log records a route. No built-in Wi-Fi. TransferJet requires a compatible optional Memory Stick; Eye-Fi support uses a separate card
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. Maker CIPA claim approximately 450 photographs or 225 minutes with LCD, or 490 photographs or 245 minutes with EVF; continuous movie recording approximately 120 minutes with LCD or 130 minutes with EVF. Still-photo test has GPS off and Standard display resolution
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-L200C/L200D adapter and DC input, approximately 100 minutes. A computer can also charge it over micro USB with the camera switched off; USB charging does not imply USB power supply
DimensionsApproximately 116.1 × 81.4 × 86 mm width × height × depth excluding protrusionsApproximately 121.6 × 86.6 × 93.3 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 531 g camera only, or 583 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-L200C/L200D adapter, mains lead, micro USB cable, shoulder strap, lens cap and cap strap, and instructions; mains fittings vary by region

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