Sony HX50V vs Sony A65
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Sony HX50V vs Sony A65 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Revealed April 2013
- Succeeded the Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
- Revealed November 2011
- Refreshed by Sony A68
Sony HX50V vs Sony A65 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Sony HX50V versus Sony A65, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both produced by Sony. The image resolution of the HX50V (20MP) and the A65 (24MP) is relatively comparable but the HX50V (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe HX50V was manufactured 18 months after the A65 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the HX50V grades against the A65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony HX50V vs Sony A65 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V and Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are provided at Sony HX50V Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Sony A65
HX50V | A65 | |||
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Revealed | April 2013 | November 2011 | Newer by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony HX50V
A65 | HX50V | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony HX50V and Sony A65
HX50V | A65 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | Identical screen resolution | |
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Sony HX50V vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Sony HX50V offers physical 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) whilst the Sony A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).
Look at the Sony HX50V versus Sony A65 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the HX50V compared to the A65.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HX50V and A65 is 89 and 64 respectively.
Sony HX50V vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX50V and A65.
As you can tell, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HX50V featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A65 will produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent HX50V should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Sony HX50V vs Sony A65 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | Sony SLT-A65 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | Sony SLT-A65 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2013-04-24 | 2011-11-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 2920 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
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 | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5 - 6.3 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | XtraFine LCD display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 10.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 272 grams (0.60 pounds) | 622 grams (1.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 717 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photos | 560 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $439 | $700 |