- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 20.4 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Sony HX50V Review.
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| Prices: | Compare Prices | |
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: | ||
| Successor: |
Pentax W60
W30 vs W60 |
Sony HX90V
HX50V vs HX90V |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | W30 | HX50V |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Mid-Sized | |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $299.95 | $450.00 |
| Street Price: | $234.64 | $368.00 |
| Date Available: | 2007-03-31 | 2013-05-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
5.6 oz
(160 g)
includes batteries |
9.6 oz
(272 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.2 x
2.1 x
0.9 in. (107 x 53 x 24 mm) |
4.3 x
2.5 x
1.5 in. (108 x 64 x 38 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Exmor R | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 7.1 | 20.4 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.5 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: | 24.7104mm2 (5.76mm x 4.29mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.88 microns | 1.19 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | ||
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3072 x 2304
(7.1 MP,
4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2304 x 1728 (4.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
5184 x 3888
(20.2 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 5184 x 2920 (15.1 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 11520 x 1080 (12.4 MP, Other), 10480 x 4096 (42.9 MP, Other), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1920 (9.4 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 3424 x 1920 (6.6 MP, 16:9) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (Exif 2.2) | JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 10.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30/15)
320x240 (30/15) |
1920x1080 (60p/60i)
1440x1080 (60i/30p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (QuickTime Motion JPEG) | AVCHD 2.0 / MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
| HD Video Out: | Yes | |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
| Lens: | Pentax power zoom (11 elements, 9 groups, 3 asperical) | Sony G Lens; 11 elements in 10 groups, including 5 aspheric elements; 5-blade aperture |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 38 - 114mm | 24 - 720mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 6.3 - 18.9mm | 4.3 - 129mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 30.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.3 (wide) / f/4.0 (tele) - ??? | f/3.5 (wide) / f/6.3 (tele) - f/8 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
60 cm 0.4 - 23.6 in |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | 2x Clear Image Zoom, Up to 4x standard digital zoom |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 9-point Contrast Detection with face recognition, spot, pan, and auto tracking modes | Contrast Detection: Multi Point AF/Center Weighted AF/Spot AF/Flexible Spot AF/Manual /Face Tracking Focus |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | ||
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 115,000 dots | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 8.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 80 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600* (Blur Reduction / Report modes only) | 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, 10000*4, 12800* 6400*, 12800*; (* By Pixel Super Resolution multi-shot overlay) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | No | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent , Manual | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent1, Fluorescent2, Fluorescent3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push, White Balance Shift |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 4 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi pattern, Center- weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Auto Picture, Program, Night Scene, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Underwater, Underwater Movie, Digital SR, Surf & Snow, Sport, Pet, Frame Composite (3MP), Synchronous Sound Record, Kids, Soft, Self-portrait, Fireworks, Food, Text, Museum, Neutral Skin Tone, Report | Scene modes: Handheld Twilight, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Pet mode, Anti-motion blur/Backlight Correction HDR, Advanced Sports Shooting; Intelligent Sweep Panorama (360); Background Defocus |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2, 10, Portrait1, Portrait2 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Soft flash | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash; Red-Eye Correction: Auto/On/Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | ISO Auto: Wide:11.8 ft (3.6m); Tele: 9.8 ft (3.0m) | 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) |
| Max Flash Sync: | ||
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | Multi Interface Hot shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | ||
| Movie File Format: | MOV (QuickTime Motion JPEG) | AVCHD 2.0 / MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio |
| Included Memory: | 21.9 MB | 0.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | Yes |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 1.1 | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired | |
| Connections (extended): | DC In | Micro HDMI (Type D), Multi Terminal (USB/AV/Remote) |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 10.0 | |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 10 | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | ||
| Play -> Record Time: | ||
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 210 shots | 400 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary D-LI63 | Proprietary NP-BX1 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | 3.6-volt 1240mAh lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary D-LI63 Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Software S-SW63 (CD ROM) | |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Enhanced waterproof construction allows it to be submerged down to ten feet for up to two hours. | SteadyShot Optical Image Stabilization, Full HD 1080p60 Movies, Built-in Wi-Fi and GPS, Multi Interface Hotshoe, 10fps Full-res Burst Mode, USB Charging. |
