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Sony HX200V vs Sony HX50V

Portability
66 Imaging
42 Features
55 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89 Imaging
44 Features
57 Overall
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Sony HX200V vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX100V
  • New Model is Sony HX300
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Superseded the Sony HX30V
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Sony HX200V vs Sony HX50V Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Sony HX200V versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX200V was manufactured 11 months earlier than the HX50V and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the HX200V grades vs the HX50V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony HX50V

		

		

			
 HX200V HX50V 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Sony HX200V

		

		

			
 HX50V HX200V 
IntroducedApril 2013May 2012More modern by 11 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony HX200V and Sony HX50V

		

		

			
 HX200V HX50V 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Absent Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony HX200V vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX200V provides exterior measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Compare the Sony HX200V versus Sony HX50V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the HX200V compared to the HX50V.
Sony HX200V vs Sony HX50V size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX200V and HX50V is 66 and 89 respectively.
Sony HX200V vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony HX200V vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HX200V and HX50V.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX50V to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged HX200V is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Sony HX200V vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony HX200V vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony HX200V vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Sony HX200V Portrait photography info
Sony HX50V Portrait photography info
45
 focusing manually
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
50
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 includes face detection autofocus
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Sony HX200V
Street photography with Sony HX50V
51
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 more heavy than others (583 grams)
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (272g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sony HX200V Sports photography features
Sony HX50V Sports photography features
56
 amazing zoom range (27-810mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
57
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Sony HX200V as a Travel photography camera
 Sony HX50V as a Travel photography camera
57
 better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (27mm)
 long reach (810mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than others (583g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
 better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
 lighter than average (272g)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 very long reach (720mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison
 Sony HX200V as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony HX50V as a Landscape photography camera
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 focusing manually
 really wide (27mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 does not have Timelapse mode
53
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5 )
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Sony HX200V Vlogging info
Sony HX50V Vlogging info
27
 really wide (27mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have microphone port
 more heavy than others (583g)
34
 quite wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average (272 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.5 )
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 lack of external mic socket
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Sony HX200V vs Sony HX50V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX200V and Sony HX50V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-11 2013-04-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-810mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 12.40 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 583 gr (1.29 lbs) 272 gr (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 shots 400 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $480 $439