Sony HX50V Review

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HX50V Overview
Design
Operation
Optics
Exposure
Performance
Specs
Samples
Gallery
Video

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Model Name:	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
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Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	HX50V
Camera Format:	Mid-Sized
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$450.00
Street Price:	$403.37
Date Available:	2013-05-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	9.6 oz (272 g) includes batteries
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Size:	4.3 x 2.5 x 1.5 in. (108 x 64 x 38 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	5184 x 3888 (20.2 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 5184 x 2920 (15.1 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 11520 x 1080 (12.4 MP, Other), 10480 x 4096 (42.9 MP, Other), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1920 (9.4 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 3424 x 1920 (6.6 MP, Other)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	10.0
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080, 1440x1080, 1280x720, 640x480
Movie Frame Rate:	60p/60i, 60i/30p, 30p, 30p
Movie Audio:	Yes
CMOS Sensor (Megapixels):	21.10
CMOS Size (inches):	1/2.3"
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Effective Megapixels:	20.40
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	24 - 720 mm
Zoom Ratio:	30.00x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	2x Clear Image Zoom, Up to 4x standard digital zoom
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Normal Focus Range:	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 (wide) / f/6.3 (tele) - f/8
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No
Viewfinder Type:
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	No
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	921,600 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating LCD:	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto, 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 40004, 50004, 64004, 80004, 100004, 12800 6400, 12800; (* By Pixel Super Resolution multi-shot overlay)
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent1, Fluorescent2, Fluorescent3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push, White Balance Shift
Shutter Speed Range:	30 - 1/4000
Exp Adj Range (EV):	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi pattern, Center- weighted, Spot
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Scene modes: Handheld Twilight, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Pet mode, Anti-motion blur/Backlight Correction HDR, Advanced Sports Shooting; Intelligent Sweep Panorama (360); Background Defocus
Self Timer:	2, 10, Portrait1, Portrait2 seconds
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash; Red-Eye Correction: Auto/On/Off
Flash Guide Number (Meters):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	ISO Auto: Approx. 0.25m to 5.6m (0.82 ft. to 18.37 ft.) (W) / Approx. 2.0m to 3.0m (6.56 ft.. to 9.84 ft.) (T)
Ext Flash Connection:	Multi Interface Hot shoe
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC
Memory Included (MB):
Uncompressed Format:
CCD Raw Format:	No
Movie File Format:	AVCHD 2.0 / MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode (NTSC/PAL):	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed, WiFi
Other Connection:	Micro HDMI (Type D), Multi Terminal (USB/AV/Remote)
Included Software:
OS Compatibility:
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NP-BX1
Usable Battery Types:	3.6-volt 1240mAh lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	400
Notes & Features:	SteadyShot Optical Image Stabilization, Full HD 1080p60 Movies, Built-in Wi-Fi and GPS, Multi Interface Hotshoe, 10fps Full-res Burst Mode, USB Charging.