Sony HX50V vs Sony W550
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Sony HX50V vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Launched April 2013
- Superseded the Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Released July 2011
Sony HX50V vs Sony W550 Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Sony HX50V versus Sony W550, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the HX50V (20MP) and W550 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe HX50V was introduced 22 months later than the W550 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the HX50V matches up against the W550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony HX50V vs Sony W550 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX50V Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Sony W550
HX50V | W550 | |||
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Released | April 2013 | July 2011 | More recent by 22 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Sony HX50V
W550 | HX50V |
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Common features in the Sony HX50V and Sony W550
HX50V | W550 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Sony HX50V vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony HX50V provides external measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony W550 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Examine the Sony HX50V versus Sony W550 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the HX50V and the W550.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HX50V and W550 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Sony HX50V vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HX50V and W550.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX50V to give you extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher HX50V will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony HX50V vs Sony W550 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-04-24 | 2011-07-24 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 2920 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5 - 6.3 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | XtraFine LCD display | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 272g (0.60 lbs) | 110g (0.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | - |
Launch cost | $439 | $119 |