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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX50VSonyCyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Overview
ReleasedMay 2013August 2019
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1.0-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSExmor RS stacked CMOS
Sensor dimensions–13.2 × 8.8 mm
Effective resolution20.4 MP20.1 MP
Largest image5184 × 38885472 × 3648
RAW recordingNoYes
Standard ISO range80–3200100–12800
Sensor detail1/2.3-type Exmor R CMOS; approximately 21.1 million total photosites. Optical format is distinct from physical sensor dimensions1.0-type optical format; physical dimensions 13.2 × 8.8 mm
Image formatsJPEG stills and MPF 3D images; no RAW. High-resolution Sweep Panorama produces stitched 10480 × 4096 images; 360-degree panorama 11520 × 1080JPEG and RAW (Sony ARW 2.3); XAVC S and AVCHD movies
ISO detailOrdinary single-frame ISO 80–3200; ISO 6400 and 12800 use Clear Image technology with multi-frame compositingStandard still range ISO 100–12800; extended ISO 64/80 and multi-frame ISO 25600 are separate settings
Image processorBIONZBIONZ X
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–720 mm equivalent24–200 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.5–6.3f/2.8–4.5
Optical zoom30×8×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst10 fps20 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 focal length 9–72 mm; 15 elements in 12 groups including eight aspheric elements; no built-in ND filter
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 telephoto357 phase-detection and 425 contrast-detection points; Real-time Tracking; human and animal Eye AF for stills, human Eye AF for movies
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 secondElectronic shutter up to 1/32000 second; mechanical shutter up to 1/2000 second; minimum durations and Bulb availability depend on exposure mode
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 burstsContinuous Hi reaches 20 fps with electronic shutter and AF/AE tracking under the maker's conditions. Single Burst captures only seven frames at 30, 60 or 90 fps with focus and exposure fixed at the first frame; it is not continuous 90 fps shooting.
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot; Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotationOptical correction for stills; movie Intelligent Active mode combines 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 manually raised flash
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 priorityProgram, aperture priority, shutter priority, manual exposure and memory recall; assignable lens ring and Fn menu
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 4K at 30/24 fps in NTSC mode or 25 fps in PAL mode, up to 100 Mbit/s; S-Log2, S-Log3 and HLG profiles. Full HD up to 120 fps NTSC or 100 fps PAL. HFR modes use lower-resolution sensor readout and upscale to Full HD. At the default temperature setting, continuous 4K recording is approximately five minutes (Sony launch release).
AudioStereo microphone and mono speaker; Dolby Digital stereo for AVCHD or AAC for MP4. Compatible external microphone attaches through Multi Interface ShoeBuilt-in stereo microphone and mono speaker; 3.5 mm stereo microphone input
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 dotsScreen tilts approximately 180° upwards and 90° downwards; 921,600 dots count subpixels rather than that many image pixels
Viewfinder detailNo built-in finder; optional FDA-EV1MK electronic viewfinder attaches through Multi Interface ShoeRetractable 0.39-type OLED, 2,359,296 dots, 100% coverage and approximately 0.59× equivalent magnification
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth–Yes
Battery life (maker's claim)400 photographs260 photographs
Body weight246 g275 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 GPSAugust 2019 month precision; Sony Hong Kong's 7 August release says available but also gives 8–13 August pre-orders. Sony Japan specifies 30 August retail availability.
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 adaptersSD, SDHC, SDXC and Memory Stick variants; XAVC S 100 Mbit/s requires a UHS-I U3 or faster SDHC/SDXC card
PortsMulti/Micro USB terminal supporting remote accessories and Hi-Speed USB 2.0; micro HDMI; Multi Interface ShoeMulti/Micro USB with USB 2.0, Micro HDMI and 3.5 mm stereo microphone input
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 cardWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 4.1 and NFC
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 260 photographs with the monitor or 240 with the viewfinder; 310 with automatic monitor-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-UD10USB charging and USB power supply supported during shooting and playback
DimensionsApproximately 108.1 × 63.6 × 38.3 mm (width × height × depth)Approximately 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detailApproximately 246 g camera only or 272 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 275 g body only; 302 g including battery and SD card
ColoursBlack and silver–
In the boxNP-BX1 battery, AC-UB10-series adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap, shoe cap and instructions; mains fittings vary by regionNP-BX1 battery, AC adaptor, Micro USB cable, wrist strap, strap adaptor and instructions

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