Description
For round-the-world expeditions to a round-the-forest Sunday stroll, give every scene the detail it deserves, with the smallest digital camera with a 30x zoom. With a 20.4-megapixel sensor and built-in stabilization you'll get vibrant photos from a camera that's truly pocket-sized.
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Get a closer view with 30x optical zoom
How close can a 30x optical zoom take you? Find out and see it all with a G lens from Sony and optical image stabilization - delivering highly detailed pictures at great distances. -
Focus faster
It takes just 0.1 seconds to lock on focus in daylight conditions. That's twice as fast as the average human can react. With high speed autofocus in less than half a second you can capture the shot of a lifetime. -
Embrace detail with a 20.4-megapixel sensor
Waited your whole life to see the sunrise in the east? Take a photo with the detail, color and life that captures exactly how it felt. Zoom right in without sacrificing any of the detail with a 20.4-megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor and powerful BIONZ processor. -
Go pro with a multi interface shoe
It might be pocket-sized, but it's got professional performance and features. It has a multi interface shoe that you can add a flash, electronic viewfinder or microphone too. -
Shoot fast and share it all
When the moment comes fast, you won't miss it. With high speed autofocus and built-in stabilization from optical SteadyShot, you get sharp, blur-free photos every time. When you're done, use built-in Wi-Fi to share your shots with friends and family. -
Fine-tune shots with handy controls
Looking for a camera that puts you in control? There are manual control and exposure value dials on top where you can select aperture or shutter priority and change exposure values manually. Or for fast shots, you can let the camera choose the best settings.
Specifications
Summary
- Product Description
- Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50 - digital camera
- Product Type
- Digital camera - compact
- Memory Card Slot
- Memory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card
- Image Processor
- BIONZ
- Wireless Interface
- Wi-Fi
- Sensor Resolution
- 20.4 Megapixel
- Max Video Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Lens System
- Zoom lens - 30x zoom - 4.3 - 129 mm - f/3.5-6.3 G
- Focus Adjustment
- Automatic, manual
- Min Focus Distance
- 5 cm
- Digital Zoom
- 2x
- Image Stabiliser
- Optical (Steady Shot)
- Camera Flash
- Pop-up flash
- Display
- LCD display - 3"
- Supported Battery
- Sony NP-BX1 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1240 mAh (included)
- Interface
- HDMI, USB 2.0
- Microsoft Certification
- Compatible with Windows 7
- Colour
- Black
- Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 10.81 cm x 3.83 cm x 6.43 cm
- Weight
- 245 g
Detailed Specification
General
- Product Type
- Digital camera - compact
- Enclosure Colour
- Black
- Sensor Resolution
- 20.4 Megapixel
- Optical Sensor Type
- Exmor R CMOS
- Effective Sensor Resolution
- 20,400,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size
- 1/2.3"
- ISO (Max)
- 12800
- Optical Zoom
- 30x
- Digital Zoom
- 2x
- Image Processor
- BIONZ
- Image Stabiliser
- Optical (Steady Shot)
- Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser
- Yes
- Face Detection
- Yes
- Print Standard
- DPOF support, PRINT Image Matching
- Auto Focus
- TTL contrast detection
- AE/AF Control
- Face-priority AF
- Face Detection
- Blink Detection technology, Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB, Smile Shutter
- Digital Video Format
- AVCHD, H.264
- Image Recording Format
- JPEG
- Max Video Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Interface
- HDMI, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN
Exposure & White Balance
- Light Sensitivity
- ISO 80-1600, ISO auto (80-3200), ISO auto (80-12800)
- Exposure Metering
- Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot
- Exposure Modes
- Programme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
- Shooting Programs
- Landscape, night portrait, PET, fireworks, soft snap, night scene, beach, snow, high sensitivity, soft skin, handheld twilight, gourmet, advanced sports, anti-motion blur, backlight correction HDR
- Special Effects
- Illustration, Water Colour, miniature, partial colour, Toy camera, Pop Colour, HDR Painting, Rich-tone monochrome, Soft High-key
- White Balance
- Custom, automatic, presets
- White Balance Presets
- Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, fluorescent light (daylight white), fluorescent light (natural white), fluorescent light (white)
- Max Shutter Speed
- 1/1600 sec
- Min Shutter Speed
- 4 sec
- Exposure Compensation
- ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Lens System
- Type
- Zoom lens - 30x zoom - 4.3 - 129 mm - f/3.5-6.3 G
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera
- 24 - 720mm
- Focus Adjustment
- Automatic, manual
- Min Focus Distance
- 5 cm
- Zoom Adjustment
- Motorised drive
- Features
- Built-in lens shield
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash
- Pop-up flash
- Flash Modes
- Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
- Red-Eye Reduction
- Yes
- Features
- AF illuminator
- Effective Flash Range
- 0.25 m - 5.6 m: ISO auto (wide lens) , 2 m - 3 m: ISO auto (tele lens) , 7.9 m: ISO 3200 (wide lens) , 4.2 m: ISO 3200 (tele lens)
Additional Features
- Continuous Shooting Speed
- 10 frames per second for 10 frames
- Self-Timer Delay
- 10 sec, 2sec
- Flash Terminal
- Hot shoe
- Additional Features
- RGB primary colour filter, sharpness control, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, cropping an image, saturation control, Backlight Correction HDR, Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), Superior Auto mode, Clear Image Zoom, BRAVIA Sync function
Display
- Type
- 3" LCD display
- Display Format
- 921,600 pixels
- Display Form Factor
- Built-in
- Display Features
- Contrast control, display brightness control
Microphone
- Microphone Operation Mode
- Stereo
- Microphone Features
- Wind noise reduction
Connections
- Connector Type
- USB 2.0 , HDMI output
Software
- Software
- Sony PlayMemories Home
Miscellaneous
- Compatible with Windows 7
- "Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.
- Included Accessories
- AC power adaptor, shoe cap, micro-USB cable
Battery
- Battery Type
- Sony NP-BX1 Lithium Ion
- Details
- Sony NP-BX1 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1240 mAh (included)
- Battery Life Details
- Photo shooting - 400 shots
Memory / Storage
- Memory Card Slot
- Memory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card
- Supported Memory Cards
- Memory Stick Duo, SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDXC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
- Image Storage
- JPEG 5184 x 3888 , JPEG 3648 x 2736 , JPEG 2592 x 1944 , JPEG 1920 x 1080 , JPEG 640 x 480
- Video Capture
- AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps , AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 24Mbps , AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps , AVCHD - 1440 x 1080 - 50 fps - 9Mbps , H.264 - 1440 x 1080 - 25 fps - 12Mbps , H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps - 6Mbps , H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps - 3Mbps
Dimensions & Weight
- Width
- 10.81 cm
- Depth
- 3.83 cm
- Height
- 6.43 cm
- Weight
- 245 g
