Sony ZV-1 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony ZV-1 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Sony ZV-1 was introduced in May 2020 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V was introduced in April 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony ZV-1 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V over Sony ZV-1.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Sony ZV-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V have 3.0" screens with 922k dot and 921k dot resolutions respectively. Sony ZV-1 has a Fully Articulated screen which makes it selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V has a Fixed screen Sony ZV-1 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Camera does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V.

Sony ZV-1 features a 20.1 megapixel 1-inch Stacked CMOS sensor with dimensions of 13.2 x 8.8 mm and a total area of 116.2 mm². Its native ISO range is 125 - 12,800 and expands to 80 - 25,600 in boosted mode. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V features a 20.4 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode.

Sony ZV-1 has Stacked CMOS sensor. The key feature of such sensor is its three-dimensional structure, which consists of multiple layers of semiconductor material and circuitry stacked on top of each other. This allows the sensor to have dedicated layers for image capture and signal processing. This separation allows for faster data readout, reducing rolling shutter effects and enabling high-speed shooting and video recording. It is also more power-efficient.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Sony ZV-1 is equipped with Bionz X processor and can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V can take pictures up to 5184 x 2920 resolution.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

Built-in GPS on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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Built-in Wi-Fi

Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (802.11 2.4 GHz on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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Bluetooth on Sony ZV-1

Sony ZV-1 has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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NFC on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Sony ZV-1 has a Micro HDMI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V has an HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Sony ZV-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V come with NP-BX1 battery pack with battery life of 260 shots on Sony ZV-1 and with battery life of 400 shots on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V.

External Storage Slots

Sony ZV-1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/2000 sec with mechanical shutter on Sony ZV-1, and up to 1/4000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. Sony ZV-1 can shoot continuously up to 24.0 fps. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.

Flash

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V has a built-in flash with maximum range of 5.60 m and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount. Sony ZV-1 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/100 sec on Sony ZV-1.

Sony ZV-1 body has dimensions of 105 x 60 x 44 mm (4.13 x 2.36 x 1.73") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V body has dimensions of 108 x 64 x 38 mm (4.25 x 2.52 x 1.5"). Sony ZV-1 weighs 294 g (0.65 lb / 10.37 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V weighs 272 g (0.60 lb / 9.59 oz).

Sony ZV-1

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V

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