- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 18.2 megapixels
- 25.00mm - 500.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Sony HX20V Review.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Panasonic ZS50 Review.
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| Prices: | Compare Prices | |
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Sony DSC-HX9V
DSC-HX9V vs HX20V |
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| Successor: |
Panasonic ZS60
ZS50 vs ZS60 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | HX20V | ZS50 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | TZ70 | |
| Camera Format: | Compact | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $399.99 | $399.99 |
| Street Price: | $325.99 | $279.00 |
| Date Available: | 2012-05-15 | 2015-04-01 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
9.0 oz
(254 g)
includes batteries |
8.6 oz
(243 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.2 x
2.4 x
1.4 in. (107 x 62 x 35 mm) |
4.4 x
2.5 x
1.4 in. (111 x 65 x 34 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Exmor R | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 18.2 | 12.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.26 microns | 1.54 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: | 44 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 20.0 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.2 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 138 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4896 x 3672
(18.0 MP,
4:3), 4896 x 2752 (13.5 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 10480 x 4096 (42.9 MP, Other), 7512 x 1080 (8.1 MP, Other), 4912 x 1920 (9.4 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 3424 x 1920 (6.6 MP, 16:9) |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 2448 x 2448 (6.0 MP, 1:1), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, 3:2), 2560 x 1440 (3.7 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1920 (3.7 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, MPF | JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p(PS))
1920x1080 (60i(FX)) 1920x1080 (60i(FH)) 1440x1080 (60i(HQ)) 1440x1080 (30p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p) 1280x720 (120p) 640x480 (240p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD Ver 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audio | AVCHD or MP4 with stereo audio |
| Composite Video Out: | No | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | No |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
| Lens: | Sony Lens G; 12 elements in 9 groups, 4 aspheric elements | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 9 groups with 5 Aspherical elements, 10 Aspherical surfaces and 3 ED elements |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 25 - 500mm | 24 - 720mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 4.5 - 89mm | 4.3 - 129mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 20.00x | 30.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.2 (W) - f/5.8 (T) | f/3.3 - 8.0 (W) / f/6.4 - 8.0 (T) Multistage Iris Diaphragm |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity |
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 2x Clear Image, up to 4x Precision, up to 306x Smart Zoom | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection AF: Multi-point, Center-weighted, Flexible Spot, Manual, Semi Manual; Tracking, Face Tracking | Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / 23pt / 1pt / Spot / Touch Area |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | EVF: 0.2-inch, 1,166K dots equiv. LCD; 100% Coverage, Lens 19.6x Magnification: Approx. 2.56x / 0.46x (35 mm camera equivalent), Eye Sensor | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 389,000 dots (129,600 pixels) |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.46x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 2.56x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 1,040,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 80 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 | Auto, iISO,80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push, White Balance Shift | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, White Set |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/1600 - 30 sec | 1/2000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot | Intelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Background Defocus, Scene (High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft Skin, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Advanced Sports Shooting, Gourmet, Pet Mode), Picture Effect (HDR Painting, Richtone Monochrome, Miniature, Toy camera, Pop Color, Partial Color, Soft High-key, Watercolor, Illustration), 3D (3D Still Image, 3D Sweep Panorama, Sweep Multi Angle), Panorama (Intelligent Sweep Panorama) | Panorama Shot, Scene (Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Glass Through, HDR, Starry Sky, High Speed Video, 3D Photo), Creative Control (Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Star Filter, One Point Color (15 filters)) |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10, Portrait1, Portrait2 seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off; Red-eye Reduction: On/Off/Auto | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | ISO Auto: Approx. 0.4 - 7.1m (W) / Approx. 1.7 - 3.9m (T) | Auto ISO: 0.6 - 6.4m (Wide), 1.0 - 3.3m (Tele) |
| Max Flash Sync: | ||
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW, RAW+JPEG | |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD Ver 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audio | AVCHD or MP4 with stereo audio |
| Included Memory: | 105.0 MB | 86.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | Internal |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | Yes | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Via Wi-Fi | |
| Connections (extended): | Micro USB, Mini HDMI (Type C) | Micro (Type-D) HDMI, Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC |
| 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 | 10.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 10 | 6 |
| 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): | 320 shots | 300 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 300 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-BG1/NP-FG1 | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | 3.6V, 1250mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.6 PE, LoiLoScope (trial version), Adobe Reader | |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Optical Image Stabilization, Full HD 1080p Movies, Dual Record captures 13MP stills during movies, 9 Picture Effect options, Built-in GPS. Available in black. | 30x zoom with optical image stabilization, 12.1MP High Sensitivity MOS sensor, 1166k-dot EVF with eye-sensor, 1080p60 video, 10fps full-res burst shooting, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC. Available in black or silver. |
