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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX50VSonyCyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Overview
ReleasedMay 2013July 2013
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-typeFull frame
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSExmor CMOS
Sensor dimensions–35.8 × 23.9 mm
Effective resolution20.4 MP24.3 MP
Largest image5184 × 38886000 × 4000
RAW recordingNoYes
Standard ISO range80–3200100–25600
Sensor detail1/2.3-type Exmor R CMOS; approximately 21.1 million total photosites. Optical format is distinct from physical sensor dimensionsNo optical low-pass filter; Sony warns that fine repeating patterns can produce moiré or false colour
Image formatsJPEG stills and MPF 3D images; no RAW. High-resolution Sweep Panorama produces stitched 10480 × 4096 images; 360-degree panorama 11520 × 1080JPEG and 14-bit RAW (Sony ARW 2.3); AVCHD 2.0 or MP4 movies
ISO detailOrdinary single-frame ISO 80–3200; ISO 6400 and 12800 use Clear Image technology with multi-frame compositingStandard single-frame ISO 100–25600; extended ISO 50/64/80. Multi-frame noise reduction reaches ISO 102400 by combining six exposures; it is not standard single-frame sensitivity.
Image processorBIONZBIONZ
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–720 mm equivalent35 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.5–6.3f/2
Optical zoom30×–
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationElectronic only
Maximum continuous burst10 fps5 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 Sonnar T* 35 mm f/2 fixed prime; eight elements in seven groups, nine aperture blades and 49 mm filter thread. Macro mode focuses from 20 cm measured from the sensor plane, or 14 cm from the lens front.
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 telephotoContrast-detection autofocus with 25 points; AF, direct manual focus and manual focus, with focus peaking and magnification
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 secondLeaf shutter; 30 seconds to 1/4000 second and Bulb. The 1/4000 limit requires f/5.6 or a smaller aperture; the fastest speed at f/2 is 1/2000 second.
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 burstsUp to 5 fps in speed-priority mode with initial focus fixed; normal continuous shooting up to 2.5 fps (AF-S) according to Sony Japan, rather than PhotographyBlog’s rounded 3 fps
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot; Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotationElectronic stabilisation applies only to movies and crops the field of view; no optical lens or sensor-shift still-image stabilisation
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 and Multi Interface Shoe for optional external flashes or viewfinders
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 and manual exposure; dedicated aperture and exposure-compensation rings/dials, three memory recalls, DRO and three-frame automatic HDR
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps1920 × 1080 at 60 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 limitFull HD AVCHD at up to 60p in NTSC mode or 50p in PAL mode, at 28 Mbit/s; NTSC also supports 24p and PAL 25p. Continuous clips are limited to approximately 29 minutes; MP4 12M recording ends around 15 minutes or 2 GB.
AudioStereo microphone and mono speaker; Dolby Digital stereo for AVCHD or AAC for MP4. Compatible external microphone attaches through Multi Interface Shoe–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneNone
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots921,0001,228,800
Tilting screen–No
Display detailXtra Fine TFT LCD; maker archive approximately 921000 dots, original instructions 921600 dotsFixed WhiteMagic TFT LCD; the maker's dots count colour subpixels rather than that many image pixels
Viewfinder detailNo built-in finder; optional FDA-EV1MK electronic viewfinder attaches through Multi Interface ShoeNo built-in viewfinder; optional FDA-EV1MK electronic or FDA-V1K optical viewfinder uses the accessory shoe
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesNo
Battery life (maker's claim)400 photographs270 photographs
Body weight246 g453 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 Japan gives 5 July 2013 for first sale; Hong Kong followed at the end of July. Sony explicitly describes RX1R as a sister model added alongside RX1.
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 Duo variants; Micro and microSD formats require adaptors
PortsMulti/Micro USB terminal supporting remote accessories and Hi-Speed USB 2.0; micro HDMI; Multi Interface ShoeMicro USB (USB 2.0), Micro HDMI, 3.5 mm microphone input and Multi Interface Shoe
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 cardNo built-in Wi-Fi; compatible Eye-Fi cards provide a separate wireless-transfer option
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 rechargeable battery; Sony Japan claims 270 CIPA photographs with standard display quality, or 220 in high-quality display mode. PhotographyBlog obtained around 150 shots in its usage, fewer with the optional electronic viewfinder.
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 power with the supplied AC adaptor
DimensionsApproximately 108.1 × 63.6 × 38.3 mm (width × height × depth)Approximately 113.3 × 65.4 × 69.6 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detailApproximately 246 g camera only or 272 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo453 g body only, including the integral fixed lens; 482 g with battery and recording media
Materials–Metal body (Amateur Photographer)
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 battery, AC adaptor, Micro USB cable, shoulder strap, lens cap, shoe cap, cleaning cloth and instructions; adaptor model varies by region

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