Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V

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  • Effective pixels

    20 megapixels

    Max resolution

    5184 x 2920

  • Screen Size

    3″

    Screen Dots

    921,000

  • Physical

    108 x 64 x 38 mm (4.25 x 2.52 x 1.5″)

  • Body Type

    Compact

    Flash

    Yes (Pop-up)

  • Sensor type

    BSI-CMOS

    Sensor size

    1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)

  • ISO

    Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, (6400, 12800 with boost)

  • Battery

    Battery Pack

Body type

  • Body type Compact

Sensor

  • Max resolution5184 x 2920
  • Image ratio w:h4:3, 16:9
  • Effective pixels20 megapixels
  • Sensor photo detectors21 megapixels
  • Sensor size1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
  • Sensor typeBSI-CMOS
  • Processor

Image

  • ISOAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, (6400, 12800 with boost)
  • Boosted ISO (minimum)
  • Boosted ISO (maximum)12800
  • White balance presets7
  • Custom white balanceYes
  • Image stabilizationOptical
  • Image stabilization notesOptical SteadyShot Image Stabilization with 3-way Active mode
  • CIPA image stabilization rating
  • Uncompressed formatUnknown
  • JPEG quality levels

Optics & Focus

  • Autofocus
    • Contrast Detect (sensor)
    • Multi-area
    • Tracking
    • Single
    • Face Detection
    • Live View
  • Digital zoomYes
  • Manual focusYes
  • Number of focus points
  • Lens mount
  • Focal length multiplier

Screen / viewfinder

  • Articulated LCDFixed
  • Screen size3″
  • Screen dots921,000
  • Touch screenNo
  • Screen typeXtraFine LCD display
  • Live viewYes
  • Viewfinder typeElectronic (optional)
  • Viewfinder coverage
  • Viewfinder magnification
  • Viewfinder resolution

Photography features

  • Minimum shutter speed30 sec
  • Maximum shutter speed1/4000 sec
  • Maximum shutter speed (electronic)
  • Aperture priorityYes
  • Shutter priorityYes
  • Manual exposure modeYes
  • Subject / scene modesYes
  • Built-in flashYes (Pop-up)
  • External flashYes (via Multi Interface shoe)
  • Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
  • Continuous drive10.0 fps
  • Self-timerYes (2 or 10 sec)
  • Metering modes
    • Multi
    • Center-weighted
    • Spot
  • Exposure compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
  • AE Bracketing
  • WB BracketingNo

Videography features

  • FormatMPEG-4, AVCHD
  • Modes
  • MicrophoneStereo
  • SpeakerMono

Storage

  • Storage typesSD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo

Connectivity

  • USBUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
  • USB charging
  • HDMIYes
  • Microphone port
  • Headphone port
  • WirelessBuilt-In
  • Wireless notes
  • Remote control

Physical

  • Environmentally sealedNo
  • BatteryBattery Pack
  • Battery descriptionLithium-Ion NP-BX1 battery and charger
  • Battery Life (CIPA)400
  • Weight (inc. batteries)272 g (0.60 lb / 9.59 oz)
  • Dimensions108 x 64 x 38 mm (4.25 x 2.52 x 1.5″)

GPS

  • Orientation sensor
  • Timelapse recording
  • GPSBuilt-in