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Cyber-shot HX50V vs SLT-A65
Quick take: The SLT-A65 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the Cyber-shot HX50V is the most affordable.
15 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Cyber-shot HX50VSony · 2013 | SLT-A65Sony · 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 20.4MP 1/2.3-inch Exmor R BSI CMOS | 24.3MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 24.3MPBest |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/60 | Full HD 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, 9-point multi AF, face and tracking focus | 15-point phase-detect AF (3 cross-type) via the translucent mirror, full-time in live view and video |
| Stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot (in the lens) | In-body stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 10fps (8fps with continuous AF) |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ~510 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 272g (with battery)Best | 622g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 108.1 × 63.6 × 38.3mm | 132.1 × 97.5 × 80.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None (rear screen only; optional EVF on the shoe) | EVF, 0.5", 100% coverage, 1.09x |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 921k dots | 3.0" tilt-swivel LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed 30x Zeiss 24-720mm equivalent f/3.5-6.3 | Minolta/Sony A |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | Micro USB (Multi), micro HDMI, Multi Interface Shoe, Wi-Fi, GPS | USB 2.0, mini HDMI, 3.5mm mic, Sony auto-lock shoe, remote, GPS |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Cyber-shot HX50V
SLT-A65
Portrait
3.7/10
5.8/10
Street
6.0/10
5.7/10
Travel
5.9/10
5.0/10
Wedding & Events
2.5/10
4.6/10
Documentary
3.1/10
4.3/10
Sports & Action
4.4/10
5.1/10
Landscape
3.6/10
4.8/10
Wildlife
5.0/10
5.5/10
Casual
3.8/10
3.6/10
Food
3.3/10
5.5/10
Macro
2.8/10
4.0/10
Architecture
3.5/10
5.1/10
Astrophotography
1.6/10
4.4/10
Vlogging & Video
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3.9/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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