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Sony HX50V vs Sony HX99

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
46
Features
67
Overall
54

Sony HX50V vs Sony HX99 Key Specs

Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony HX30V
Sony HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced September 2018
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Sony HX50V vs Sony HX99 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Sony HX50V vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both offered by Sony. The image resolution of the HX50V (20MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is pretty close but the HX50V (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) offer different sensor measurements.

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The HX50V was unveiled 6 years earlier than the HX99 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the HX50V grades against the HX99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Sony HX99

 HX50V HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Sony HX50V

 HX99 HX50V 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018April 2013Newer by 65 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony HX50V and Sony HX99

 HX50V HX99 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3.00"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution921k921kIdentical screen resolution

Sony HX50V vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony HX50V enjoys physical measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX50V vs Sony HX99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the HX50V compared to the HX99.

Sony HX50V vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HX50V and HX99 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Sony HX50V vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX50V vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HX50V and HX99.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HX50V with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX50V will result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged HX50V will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony HX50V vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Sony HX50V vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX50V vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX50V
Portrait photography with Sony HX99
51
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
manual focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Sony HX50V Street photography info
Sony HX99 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (272 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
77
screen tilts
has image stabilization
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (242g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX50V Sports photography information
Sony HX99 Sports photography information
58
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
58
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization
MP count decent (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (360 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3-inch)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX50V Travel photography info
Sony HX99 Travel photography info
71
better than average battery power (400 shots)
lighter than average (272g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
76
better than average battery pack (360 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (242g)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX50V Landscape photography advice
Sony HX99 Landscape photography advice
54
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
59
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (360 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3-inch)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX50V Vlogging info
Sony HX99 Vlogging info
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (272 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
76
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization
has face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (242 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of external mic jack
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Sony HX50V vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX50V and Sony HX99
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-04-24 2018-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 2920 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5 - 6.3 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology XtraFine LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 272 gr (0.60 lbs) 242 gr (0.53 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 400 photos 360 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $439 $469