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Sony Cyber-shot HX50V

A pocket 30x travel zoom (24-720 mm equivalent) from 2013 with a 20 MP sensor, Full HD/60 video, GPS and a Multi Interface Shoe, at 272 g.

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Battery NP-BX1 400 shots per charge (CIPA) From £18.00 · Ansmann NP-BX1 Battery (Sony NP-BX1) Every NP-BX1 battery and charger →
Memory card
SD Single slot Cheapest at V30 / U3+: £15.99 · Lexar Professional 1066x 64GB SD
Top mode needs V30 / U3 (from its top video mode and burst rate) SD cards and speeds →
Core
Released
2013
Sensor
20.4MP 1/2.3-inch Exmor R BSI CMOS
Resolution
20.4 MP
Mount
Fixed 30x Zeiss 24-720mm equivalent f/3.5-6.3
Dimensions
108.1 × 63.6 × 38.3mm
Weight
272g (with battery)
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
Autofocus
Contrast-detect AF, 9-point multi AF, face and tracking focus
Stabilisation
Optical SteadyShot (in the lens)
Burst Rate
10fps
Battery Life
~400 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
Full HD 1080p/60
Viewfinder
None (rear screen only; optional EVF on the shoe)
Screen
3.0" fixed LCD, 921k dots
Memory Cards
Single SD slot
Connectivity
Micro USB (Multi), micro HDMI, Multi Interface Shoe, Wi-Fi, GPS
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
1/2.3-inch and smaller
Viewfinder Type
Optional add-on
Screen Type
Fixed
Touchscreen
No
Card Slots
1
Battery Life (CIPA)
400 shots
USB Power
No USB power
Dimensions
108 × 64 × 38mm
Weight (Grams)
272g
Autofocus Type
Contrast detect only
Subject Detection
Face
Max Burst Rate
10.0fps
In-Body Stabilisation
No
Maximum Native ISO
12800
Max Mechanical Shutter
1/1600
Max Video Resolution
1080p–2.7K
10-Bit Video
No
Log Profile
No
Built-in Microphone Input
No
Headphone Jack
No
HDMI Port Type
Micro

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
3.7
Street
6.0
Travel
5.9
Wedding & Events
2.5
Documentary
3.1
Sports & Action
4.4
Landscape
3.6
Wildlife
5.0
Casual
3.8
Food
3.3
Macro
2.8
Architecture
3.5
Astrophotography
1.6
✅ Great For
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Street 6.0 Strong on portability and discreet body.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Astrophotography 1.6 Held back by image quality / low light and astro aids.
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Wedding & Events 2.5 Held back by image quality / low light and pro reliability.
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Macro 2.8 Held back by its 24–720mm zoom and in-camera focus stacking.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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