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Sony A6600 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80
Sony Alpha a6600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Sony A6600 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Revealed August 2019
  • Refreshed by Sony A6700
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Replaced the Sony HX30V
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Sony A6600 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Sony A6600 versus Sony HX50V, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A6600 (24MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is fairly comparable but the A6600 (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The A6600 was manufactured 6 years later than the HX50V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A6600 matches up vs the HX50V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sony HX50V

 A6600 HX50V 
AnnouncedAugust 2019April 2013More recent by 78 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Sony A6600

 HX50V A6600 

Common features in the Sony A6600 and Sony HX50V

 A6600 HX50V 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Sony A6600 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A6600 has got outside measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Sony A6600 versus Sony HX50V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A6600 vs the HX50V.

Sony A6600 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A6600 and HX50V is 77 and 89 respectively.

Sony A6600 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A6600 and HX50V.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A6600 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A6600 will show more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer A6600 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A6600 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6600 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A6600
Portrait photography with Sony HX50V
82
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
50
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A6600 Street photography factors
Sony HX50V Street photography factors
84
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (32,000)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (272g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A6600
Sports photography with Sony HX50V
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery power (810 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery power (400 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6600 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX50V Travel photography highlights
84
good battery power (810 CIPA)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
71
good battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (272 grams)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6600 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX50V Landscape photography advice
85
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery power (810 shots)
53
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
good battery power (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A6600
Vlogging with Sony HX50V
84
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (272g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
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Sony A6600 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6600 and Sony HX50V
 Sony Alpha a6600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-08-28 2013-04-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 32000 3200
Max boosted ISO 102400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash options Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 503 gr (1.11 lbs) 272 gr (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1497 not tested
Other
Battery life 810 pictures 400 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ1000 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $1,198 $439