| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sony |
| Model | Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
| Predecessor Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
| MSRP | $450 |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 21.1 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 20.4 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 3,200 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 12,800 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Max Image Resolution | 5184 x 2920 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| WB Bracketing | |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Tracking Single Face Detection Live View |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 24 - 720 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 30x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 5 cm |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | XtraFine LCD display |
| Touch Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 921k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 10.0 fps |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Slow Sync Rear Sync Advanced Flash |
| Flash Range | 5.60 m |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| External Flash Connection | Shoe Mount |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | |
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11, 2.4 GHz |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| NFC | |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 108 x 64 x 38 mm (4.25 x 2.52 x 1.5") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 272 g (0.60 lb / 9.59 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.1 x 5.2 x 2.7" |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NP-BX1 |
| Battery Life | 400 shots |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
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