Sony HX50V vs Sony HX99
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Sony HX50V vs Sony HX99 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Sony HX50V vs Sony HX99 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX50V Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Sony HX99
HX50V | HX99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Sony HX50V
HX99 | HX50V | |||
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Announced | September 2018 | April 2013 | Newer by 65 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX50V and Sony HX99
HX50V | HX99 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3.00" | Equal screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | Identical 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HX50V and HX99 is 89 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Sony HX50V vs Sony HX99 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 | |
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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 |