Upgrade Guide

Sony Cyber-shot HX50V→Sony A5000

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Sony

Cyber-shot HX50V

No UK price today

2013

→

Upgrade to

Sony

A5000

£78 used

2014

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Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the Cyber-shot HX50V. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the A5000

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Suitability by genre

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Cyber-shot HX50V	A5000
Price	—	£78 used
Released	2013	2014	↑
Sensor	20.4MP 1/2.3-inch Exmor R BSI CMOS	20.1MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	20MP	20MP	↓
Video	Full HD 1080p/60	Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF, 9-point multi AF, face and tracking focus	25-point contrast AF with face detection
Stabilisation	Optical SteadyShot (in the lens)	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	10fps	3.5fps	↓
Battery Life	~400 shots (CIPA)	~420 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	272g (with battery)	269g (with battery)	↑
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	None (rear screen only; optional EVF on the shoe)	None (rear screen only)
Screen	3.0" fixed LCD, 921k dots	3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots
Mount	Fixed 30x Zeiss 24-720mm equivalent f/3.5-6.3	Sony E-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD slot	Single SD slot

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