| General | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
| Predecessor Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
| Successor Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
| MSRP | $450 | $420 |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Standard Compact | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 21.1 Megapixel | 18.9 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 20.4 Megapixel | 18.2 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 3,200 | 100 - 12,800 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 12,800 |
| Photo | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | BIONZ | |
| Max Image Resolution | 5184 x 2920 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Other Resolutions | 4912 x 1080, 4896 x 2752, 3648 x 2736, 3424 x 1920, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 | |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Tracking Single Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Face Detection |
| Number of Focus Points | 9 | |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | 0 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
|---|---|---|
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 24 - 720 mm | 25 - 500 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 30x | 20x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 - 6.3 | f/3.2 - 5.8 |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 5 cm | 1 cm |
| Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | XtraFine LCD display | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 921k dot | 922k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View |
| Viewfinder | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) |
| Shutter | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/1600 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 10.0 fps | 10.0 fps |
| Flash | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Slow Sync Rear Sync Advanced Flash | Auto On Off Slow Sync |
| Flash Range | 5.60 m | 7.10 m |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection | Shoe Mount |
| Exposure | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing |
| Video | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | ||
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output |
| Connectivity | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11, 2.4 GHz | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| NFC |
| Environmental | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 108 x 64 x 38 mm (4.25 x 2.52 x 1.5") | 107 x 62 x 35 mm (4.21 x 2.44 x 1.38") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 272 g (0.60 lb / 9.59 oz) | 254 g (0.56 lb / 8.96 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.1 x 5.2 x 2.7" | 6.1 x 5 x 2.6" |
| Power and Storage | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NP-BX1 | NP-BG1 |
| Battery Life | 400 shots | 320 shots |
| Internal Storage | 105 MB | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Other | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Orientation Sensor |
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