| Attribute | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V × | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS × |
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| General | ||
| Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS |
| Brand | Sony | Canon |
| Manufacturer url | https://www.sony.com/ | https://www.usa.canon.com/ |
| Model number | HX50V | SX700 HS |
| Camera format | Mid-Sized | Compact |
| Release year (year) | 2013 | 2014 |
| Tripod mount | + | + |
| Length (mm) | 108 | 113 |
| Width (mm) | 38 | 35 |
| Height (mm) | 64 | 66 |
| Weight (g) | 272 | 269 |
| Waterproof | - | - |
| Predecessor | - | Canon SX600 HS |
| Successor | Sony HX90V | - |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor manufacturer | Sony Exmor R | - |
| Effective megapixels (MP) | 20.4 | 16 |
| Sensor format | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor area (mm²) | 28.07 | 28.07 |
| Sensor width (mm) | 6.17 | 6.17 |
| Sensor height (mm) | 4.55 | 4.55 |
| Approximate pixel pitch (micron) | 1.19 | 1.34 |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Color filter type | RGBG | RGBG |
| Self-cleaning | - | - |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | - | - |
| On-sensor phase detect | - | - |
| Image Capture | ||
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| Continuous-mode (fps) | 10 | 8.5 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies | + | + |
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| Movie max framerate (fps) | 60 | 240 |
| Image Storage | ||
| Movie file format | AVCHD 2.0 / MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio | MP4 (Image data: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio data: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) |
| Composite video out | + | + |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | + | + |
| Hd video out | + | + |
| Hd video connection | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens and Optics | ||
| Lens | Sony G Lens; 11 elements in 10 groups, including 5 aspheric elements; 5-blade aperture | Canon Zoom Lens |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm) | 24.00 - 720.00 | 25.00 - 750.00 |
| Focal length (actual) (mm) | 3.00 - 129.00 | 5.00 - 135.00 |
| Zoom ratio (x) | 30 | 30 |
| Aperture range (f) | 0.12 - 0.29 | 0.14 - 0.31 |
| Integrated nd filter | - | - |
| Min focus range (cm) | 5 | 5 |
| Macro focus range (cm) | - | 1 - 50 |
| Optical image stabilization | + | + |
| Digital zoom | + | + |
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| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto focus | + | + |
| Auto focus type | Contrast Detection: Multi Point AF/Center Weighted AF/Spot AF/Flexible Spot AF/Manual /Face Tracking Focus | Contrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track) |
| Auto focus assist light | + | + |
| Manual focus | + | + |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder | No / LCD | No / LCD |
| Focus peaking | - | - |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level viewfinder | - | - |
| Rear display | + | + |
| Rear display size (inch) | 3 | 3 |
| Rear display resolution (dots) | 921,600 | 921,600 |
| Touchscreen | - | - |
| Articulating screen | - | - |
| Tilt swivel screen | - | - |
| Selfie screen | - | - |
| Max playback zoom (x) | - | 10 |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum iso (native) | 3,200 | 3,200 |
| Minimum iso (native) | 80 | 100 |
| Iso settings | Auto, 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000*4, 5000*4, 6400*4, 8000*4 | Auto, 100-3200 |
| Auto iso mode | + | + |
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| Shutter speed range (s) | 1/4000 - 30 | 1/3200 - 15 |
| Bulb mode | - | - |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | Multi pattern, Center- weighted, Spot | Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (Center) |
| Program auto exposure | + | + |
| Aperture priority | + | + |
| Shutter priority | + | + |
| Full manual exposure | + | + |
| Creative exposure modes | Scene modes: Handheld Twilight, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Pet mode, Anti-motion blur/Backlight Correction HDR | Creative Shot (Auto, Retro, Monochrome, Special, Natural categories); Scene Modes (Portrait, Smart Shutter, High-Speed Burst HQ |
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| High resolution composite | - | - |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in flash | + | + |
| Flash modes |
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| Flash range description | ISO Auto: Approx. 0.25m to 5.6m (0.82 ft. to 18.37 ft.) (W) / Approx. 2.0m to 3.0m (6.56 ft.. to 9.84 ft.) (T) | Auto ISO: 1.6 - 11 ft. (W), 3.3 - 6.6 ft. (T) / (50cm - 3.5m (W), 1.0 - 2.0m (T)) |
| Flash exposure compensation | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External flash connection | Multi Interface Hot shoe | - |
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| Dual card slots | - | - |
| Raw capture support | - | - |
| Included memory (MB) | 0 | - |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-in wi-fi | + | + |
| NFC | - | + |
| Bluetooth | - | - |
| Built-in gps | + | - |
| Microphone jack | - | - |
| Headphone jack | - | - |
| External connections |
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| Pictbridge compliant | - | + |
| Dpof compliant | + | + |
| Remote control | + | + |
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| Performance Timing | ||
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps) | 10 | 8.5 |
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames) | 10 | - |
| Power | ||
| Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots) | 400 | 250 |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary NP-BX1 | Proprietary NB-6LH |
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| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NB-6LH Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + | + |
| Dedicated battery charger included | - | + |
| Internal charging supported | - | - |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes and features | SteadyShot Optical Image Stabilization, Full HD 1080p60 Movies, Built-in Wi-Fi and GPS, Multi Interface Hotshoe | DIGIC 6 processor, Intelligent IS, 1080p Full HD videos, Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC. Available in black or red. |