Sony HX50V vs Sony A99
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Sony HX50V vs Sony A99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Released April 2013
- Previous Model is Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
- Released December 2012
- Superseded the Sony A900
- Later Model is Sony A99 II
Sony HX50V vs Sony A99 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Sony HX50V vs Sony A99, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are created by Sony. The resolution of the HX50V (20MP) and the A99 (24MP) is pretty close but the HX50V (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe HX50V was introduced 5 months later than the A99 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the HX50V matches up versus the A99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony HX50V vs Sony A99 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V and Sony SLT-A99. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX50V Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Sony A99
HX50V | A99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Sony HX50V
A99 | HX50V | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 921k | Sharper screen (+308k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony HX50V and Sony A99
HX50V | A99 | |||
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Released | April 2013 | December 2012 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Sony HX50V vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony HX50V enjoys outside dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has proportions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).
Check out the Sony HX50V vs Sony A99 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the HX50V versus the A99.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HX50V and A99 is 89 and 57 respectively.
Sony HX50V vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX50V and A99.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HX50V having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A99 will provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.
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Sony HX50V vs Sony A99 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | Sony SLT-A99 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | Sony SLT-A99 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2013-04-24 | 2012-12-12 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 2920 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 19 |
Cross focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5 - 6.3 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | XtraFine LCD display | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 272g (0.60 lb) | 812g (1.79 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 89 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1555 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 images | 500 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC |
Card slots | One | Two |
Launch price | $439 | $1,998 |