Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80

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      Specifications

      General Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
      BrandSonySony
      ModelCyber-shot DSC-HX50VCyber-shot DSC-HX80
      Predecessor ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
      MSRP$450$350
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels21.1 Megapixel21.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.4 Megapixel18.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,20080 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,80080 - 12,800
      Photo Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
      ProcessorBionz X
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 29204896 x 3672
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standard
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Tracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
      Focal Length4.1 - 123 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 720 mm24 - 720 mm
      Optical Zoom30x30x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 6.3f/3.5 - 6.4
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization 5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Screen Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyXtraFine LCD displayTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 18.2 MP for up to 10 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Slow Sync
      Rear Sync
      Advanced Flash      		Auto
      on
      slow sync
      off
      rear sync
      Flash Range5.60 m5.40 m at Auto ISO
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 3 frames at 1/3 EV increments
      Video Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
      Dimensions108 x 64 x 38 mm (4.25 x 2.52 x 1.5")102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42")
      Weight (inc. batteries)272 g (0.60 lb / 9.59 oz)245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.1 x 5.2 x 2.7"6 x 4.7 x 3"
      Package Weight1.05 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
      Battery PackNP-BX1NP-BX1
      Battery Life400 shots390 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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