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Sony A500 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
63
Imaging
52
Features
52
Overall
52
Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Sony A500 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Sony A500
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 630g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Renewed by Sony A560
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony HX30V
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Sony A500 vs Sony HX50V Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Sony A500 vs Sony HX50V, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the A500 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the A500 (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A500 was introduced 4 years earlier than the HX50V and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the A500 matches up against the HX50V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A500 over the Sony HX50V

 A500 HX50V 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Sony A500

 HX50V A500 
AnnouncedApril 2013August 2009More recent by 44 months
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony A500 and Sony HX50V

 A500 HX50V 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Sony A500 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A500 provides external dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A500 versus the HX50V.

Sony A500 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A500 and HX50V is 63 and 89 respectively.

Sony A500 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Sony A500 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A500 and HX50V.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A500 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX50V will provide you with greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older A500 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A500 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Sony A500 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A500 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A500
Portrait photography with Sony HX50V
63
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
50
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A500
Street photography with Sony HX50V
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A500 Sports photography factors
Sony HX50V Sports photography factors
51
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
bad battery (520 CIPA)
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (400 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A500 Travel photography details
Sony HX50V Travel photography details
43
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery (520 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
71
great battery power (400 shots)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A500 Landscape photography details
Sony HX50V Landscape photography details
60
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
bad battery (520 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
53
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
great battery power (400 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A500 Vlogging information
Sony HX50V Vlogging information
9
can't shoot video
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external mic support
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Sony A500 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A500 and Sony HX50V
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-27 2013-04-24
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4272 x 2848 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 630 grams (1.39 pounds) 272 grams (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 772 not tested
Other
Battery life 520 images 400 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FM500H NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $638 $439