Sony HX50V vs Canon T5

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Sony HX50V vs Canon T5

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
20.4 megapixels
24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Sony HX50V Review.

APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Canon T5 Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon T5 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Sony HX90V
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Succeeded by the Canon T6
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Differences

Sony HX50V advantages over Canon T5

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Thinner
38 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Higher-res screen
307k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Canon T5 advantages over Sony HX50V

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 4.30 vs 1.19 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

500 vs 400 shots
Capture more photos
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Sony HX50V, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Sony HX50V First Shots

Very good image quality with great color accuracy; Lightweight and compact design; Great value for the money; Canon EF-S mount provides access to a vast array of lens options; Feature Guide and Creative Auto helps new users.
Slow burst mode; Shallow buffer; Without AF assist from flash low-light AF can struggle; Dynamic range and high ISO performance not as good as some competing models; No continuous AF in movie mode; Mono sound; No external mic jack.
Read our Canon T5 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony A58

Sony HX50V

Sony A58

$368
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$598
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Sony HX50V vs Sony A58

Canon T5

Sony A58

$399
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$598
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T5 vs Sony A58

Compared to Canon T5i

Sony HX50V

Canon T5i

$368
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

$539
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony HX50V vs Canon T5i

Canon T5

Canon T5i

$399
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$539
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Canon T5 vs Canon T5i

Compared to Panasonic ZS40

Sony HX50V

Panasonic ZS40

$368
1/2.3 inch

Longer stills battery life
Hot shoe

$380
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sony HX50V vs Panasonic ZS40

Canon T5

Panasonic ZS40

$399
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$380
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T5 vs Panasonic ZS40

Compared to Sony HX90V

Sony HX50V

Sony HX90V

$368
1/2.3 inch

Hot shoe
Faster shutter

$448
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sony HX50V vs Sony HX90V

Canon T5

Sony HX90V

$399
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$448
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T5 vs Sony HX90V

Compared to Nikon A900

Sony HX50V

Nikon A900

$368
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS
Longer stills battery life

$397
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
Tiltable Screen

Compare Sony HX50V vs Nikon A900

Canon T5

Nikon A900

$399
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$397
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

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