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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX50VSonyCyber-shot DSC-HX99
Overview
ReleasedMay 2013October 2018
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Effective resolution20.4 MP18.2 MP
Largest image5184 × 38884896 × 3672
RAW recordingNoYes
Standard ISO range80–320080–3200
Sensor detail1/2.3-type Exmor R CMOS; approximately 21.1 million total photosites. Optical format is distinct from physical sensor dimensions1/2.3-type Exmor R CMOS; approximately 21.1 million total photosites. Optical format is not physical sensor dimensions
Image formatsJPEG stills and MPF 3D images; no RAW. High-resolution Sweep Panorama produces stitched 10480 × 4096 images; 360-degree panorama 11520 × 1080Sony ARW 2.3 RAW, RAW+JPEG or JPEG Extra Fine/Fine/Standard; sRGB or Adobe RGB; 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 and square photographs plus Sweep Panorama
ISO detailOrdinary single-frame ISO 80–3200; ISO 6400 and 12800 use Clear Image technology with multi-frame compositingOrdinary ISO 80–3200; extended single-frame ISO 6400. Multi-shot Noise Reduction offers ISO 6400 and 12800 using combined exposures
Image processorBIONZBIONZ X with front-end LSI
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–720 mm equivalent24–720 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.5–6.3f/3.5–6.4
Optical zoom30×28×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst10 fps10 fps
Lens detailSony G lens; actual 4.3–129 mm; 11 elements in 10 groups including 5 aspherical elements; five-blade iris. Equivalent still-photo range 24–720 mm at 4:3 or 26–780 mm at 16:9. Clear Image Zoom up to 60× includes digital enlargementZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*, actual 4.25–118 mm, 11 elements in 10 groups with five aspherical elements; five-blade iris. Maker specifies 28× optical zoom, while 24–720 mm equivalent values are those displayed by the camera and recorded in Exif
AutofocusNine-area multi AF, centre AF, spot AF, flexible spot, manual focus, subject and face tracking. Focus distance from lens front approximately 5 cm wide or 200 cm telephoto25-point contrast autofocus, AF-S, Direct Manual Focus and manual focus; AF-C available for movies only. Eye AF, Lock-on AF and flexible spot areas; minimum focus approximately 5 cm wide or 250 cm telephoto
ShutterMechanical shutter; Auto 4–1/1600 second, Program 1–1/1600, Manual and shutter priority 30–1/1600, aperture priority 8–1/1600. Above ISO 3200 slowest shutter 1/4 secondMechanical shutter: Manual and shutter-priority 30–1/2000 second, aperture-priority 8–1/2000, Program 1–1/2000 and Intelligent Auto 1/4–1/2000
Burst detailUp to ten full-resolution images at 10 fps; High and Low modes. Focus, white balance and exposure compensation remain fixed from the first frame; flash disabled. Internal-memory bursts use VGA; compatible memory card required for full-resolution burstsFull-resolution Speed Priority Continuous up to 10 fps, or ordinary Continuous approximately 3 fps. Up to 155 frames in Speed Priority with JPEG Fine; rate falls as buffer fills. Focus, exposure and white balance lock to first frame in either mode
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot; Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotationOptical SteadyShot for stills; Intelligent Active movies combine optical and electronic correction
FlashBuilt-in pop-up flash; Auto, forced, off, slow-sync and Advanced Flash modes. ISO Auto range approximately 0.25–5.6 m wide or 2–3 m telephoto; external flash supported through Multi Interface ShoeBuilt-in pop-up flash; ISO Auto range approximately 0.3–5.4 m wide or 2.5–3.0 m telephoto; no accessory shoe
Exposure controlsP/A/S/M plus Intelligent Auto, Superior Auto, scene modes, panorama and picture effects. Dedicated exposure compensation dial; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering. Iris reaches f/8 wide in Manual and aperture priorityP/A/S/M and two Memory Recall modes; ±3 EV in 1/3 EV steps; multi-pattern, centre-weighted, spot, entire-screen average and highlight metering
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps3840 × 2160 at 30 fps
Video detailAVCHD 2.0 records 1920 × 1080 at region-dependent 60p or 50p, 28 Mbps; main rate represents the 60p version. FX/FH use 60i or 50i at 24/17 Mbps; HQ 1440 × 1080 interlaced at 9 Mbps. Interlaced rates count fields. MP4 includes 1440 × 1080, 720p and VGA; Japan specifies 30 fps. Standard 16:9 movie angle 26.5–795 mm equivalent; Active 26.5–1080 mm. Optical zoom available while filming; approximately 29-minute clip limit; MP4 12M approximately 15 minutes due to 2 GB file limitXAVC S 3840 × 2160 at 30p or 24p, 60/100 Mbps; PAL uses 25p. Full-pixel readout without pixel binning. Full HD up to 120p (100p PAL); 4K and 120p/100p HD sessions limited to approximately five minutes, with possible earlier thermal shutdown. Other modes approximately 29 minutes subject to temperature. UHS-I U3 microSDHC/XC required for 100 Mbps
AudioStereo microphone and mono speaker; Dolby Digital stereo for AVCHD or AAC for MP4. Compatible external microphone attaches through Multi Interface ShoeStereo recording: XAVC S Linear PCM or AVCHD Dolby Digital
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots921,000921,600
Touchscreen–Yes
Tilting screen–Yes
Display detailXtra Fine TFT LCD; maker archive approximately 921000 dots, original instructions 921600 dots3.0-type 4:3 TFT LCD, 921600 dots; tilts up 180 degrees. Touch focus, touch shutter and touchpad focus while using viewfinder; menus are not touch controlled
Viewfinder detailNo built-in finder; optional FDA-EV1MK electronic viewfinder attaches through Multi Interface ShoeRetractable 0.2-type OLED, 638400 dots; 100% coverage (97% during 4K recording), 0.50× equivalent magnification, −4 to +3 dioptres
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth–Yes
Battery life (maker's claim)400 photographs370 photographs
Body weight246 g216 g
Release detailSony Japan’s 24 April 2013 announcement specifies sale on 17 May 2013. May precision retained without assuming the Japanese day was the international first sale. HX50V includes GPS; UK HX50 is a distinct version without GPSSony Switzerland states availability from late October 2018; Sony Hong Kong specifies 26 October locally. October precision retained because the international first-sale day is not established
Recording mediaApproximately 48 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo and XC-HG Duo plus SD, SDHC and SDXC. Memory Stick Micro and microSD/SDHC/SDXC need separate adaptersmicroSD, microSDHC, microSDXC and Memory Stick Micro/Mark2; no full-size SD slot
PortsMulti/Micro USB terminal supporting remote accessories and Hi-Speed USB 2.0; micro HDMI; Multi Interface ShoeMicro HDMI and Multi/Micro USB with USB 2.0
Wireless connectionsIEEE 802.11 b/g/n at 2.4 GHz; Wi-Fi image transfer and smartphone remote control. GPS geotagging and route logging on HX50V; the separate HX50 omits GPS. Eye-Fi uses a separate card2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, NFC Type 3 and Bluetooth for location information from a compatible smartphone; no built-in GPS or compass
Battery life detailNP-BX1 battery; maker CIPA claim approximately 400 photographs or 200 minutes with GPS off. Actual movie use approximately 55 minutes or continuous recording 90 minutes; individual clips have separate duration limitsNP-BX1; CIPA claim approximately 370 photographs with LCD or 300 with viewfinder. LCD claim rises to 460 with monitor auto-off set to two seconds
ChargingIn-camera micro USB charging with the camera off using supplied AC-UB10/UB10B/UB10C/UB10D or computer. USB playback power; shooting power requires optional AC-UD10In-camera USB charging and USB external power using supplied AC adapter with battery inserted
DimensionsApproximately 108.1 × 63.6 × 38.3 mm (width × height × depth)102 × 58.1 × 35.5 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA
Weight detailApproximately 246 g camera only or 272 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 216 g body only, or 242 g including NP-BX1 and memory card
ColoursBlack and silverBlack
In the boxNP-BX1 battery, AC-UB10-series adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap, shoe cap and instructions; mains fittings vary by regionNP-BX1, AC-UB10C adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap and instructions in Japan; regional mains fittings vary

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