Product Comparison : Cyber-shot™ Digital Still Camera : Sony India
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DSC-HX1
DSC-H50/B
World's first digital still camera with Sweep Panorama*. With “Exmor” CMOS Sensor, powerful G lens and 20x Optical Zoom, achieve an imaging excellence that will change the way you shoot. (*as of Mar 2009, Sony survey)
Shoot detailed images with 9.1 megapixel resolution, and bring your subjects closer with the 15x optical zoom Carl Zeiss lens. It includes feature such as Smile Shutter, Face Detection, Intelligent Scene Recognition and Double Anti-Blur solution.
MRP Rs. 29,990 /-*
MRP Rs. 21,990 /-*
(MRP inclusive of all taxes)
(MRP inclusive of all taxes)
Specifications Basic Features
DSC-HX1
DSC-H50/B
Gross Pixels
Approx. 10.3 Mega Pixels
Approx. 10.3 Mega Pixels
Effective Pixels
Approx. 9.1 Mega Pixels
Approx. 9.1 Mega Pixels
Processor
BIONZ
BIONZ
Sensor Type
1/2.4 Exmor CMOS Sensor
1/2.3 Super HAD CCD
Optical Zoom
20x
15x
Precision Digital Zoom
Approx. 40x
Approx. 30x
Smart Zoom
5M: Approx. 26.0x, 3M: Approx. 33.0x, VGA: Approx. 108.0x, 16:9: Approx. 36.0x
5M: Approx. 20.0x, 3M: Approx. 25.0x, VGA: Approx. 81.0x, 16:9: Approx. 27.0x
Optical Zoom During Movie Recording
Yes
Yes
Lens
Sony G
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
F Number
2.8 - 5.2
2.7 - 4.5
Focal Length f = (35mm Conversion)
5 - 100mm (28 - 560mm)
5.2 - 78mm (31 - 465mm)
Auto Focus Range
W: Approx. 1cm to Infinity, T: Approx. 150cm to Infinity
W: Approx. 1cm to Infinity, T: Approx. 120cm to Infinity
Macro Auto Focus Range
W: Approx. 1cm to Infinity, T: Approx. 150cm to Infinity
W: Approx. 1cm to Infinity, T: Approx. 120cm to Infinity
Internal Memory
Approx. 11MB
Approx. 15MB
Memory Stick
Memory Stick Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo / Memory Stick PRO
Memory Stick Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo / Memory Stick PRO
Duo (High Speed) / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
Duo (High Speed) / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
LCD
3.0 (7.6 cm) (230K pixels), Clear Photo LCD Plus
3.0 (7.6 cm) (230K pixels), Clear Photo LCD Plus, Tilting Screen
Stamina (Battery Life)
390 shots / 195mins
300 shots / 150mins
Battery System
Lithium ION Battery
Lithium ION Battery
USB
2.0 Hi-Speed
2.0 Hi-Speed
Main Features Photo Mode
DSC-HX1
DSC-H50/B
Intelligent Auto, Easy Shooting, Program Auto, Shutter Speed Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual Exposure, Sweep
Auto, Easy Shooting, Program Auto, Shutter Speed Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual Exposure, Movie, Scene Selection
Panorama, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Scene Selection Scene Selection
Advanced Sports Shooting / Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Portrait / Landscape / Snow / Beach / Fireworks / High Sensitivity / Gourmet
Smile Shutter / Advanced Sports Shooting / Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Portraits / Landscape / Beach / Snow / Firework / High Sensitivity
Still Image Size 9M
3,456 x 2,592
3,456 x 2,592
Still Image Size 5M
2,592 x 1,944
2,592 x 1,944
Still Image Size 3M
2,048 x 1,536
2,048 x 1,536
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Still Image Size VGA
640 x 480
Still Image Size 3:2 Mode
8M(3,456 x 2,304)
3,456 x 2,304
Still Image Size 16:9 Mode
6M(3,456 x 1,944) / 2M(1,920 x1,080)
3,456 x 1,944 / 1,920 x 1,080
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640 x 480
Still Image Size Paranormal
7,152 x 1,080 / 4,912 x 1,080 / 4,912 x 1,920 / 3,424 x 1,920
-
Movie Recording Mode (1080p Fine)
1440 x 1080, 30fps, Approx.12Mbps
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Movie Recording Mode (1080p Standard)
1440 x 1080, 30fps, Approx.7Mbps
-
Movie Recording Mode (720p Standard)
1280 x 720, 30fps, Approx.6Mbps
-
Movie Recording Mode (VGA)
640 x 480, 30fps, Approx.3Mbps
-
Recording Format
JPEG / MPEG4
JPEG / MPEG1
Still Image Recording Mode
Normal (JPEG) / Hi-Speed Burst (JPEG) / Bracketing (JPEG)
Normal (JPEG) / Burst (JPEG) / Bracketing (JPEG)
Aperture
Auto (F2.8 - F8.0) / Program Auto (F2.8 - F8.0) / Manual (F2.8 F8.0)
Auto (F2.7 - F8.0) / Program Auto (F2.7 - F8.0) / Manual (F2.7 F8.0)
Shutter Speed
Auto (2 - 1/4,000) / Program Auto (1 - 1/4,000) / Shutter Prioirty (30 - 1/4000) / Aperture Priority (8 - 1/4000) / Manual (30 - 1/4,000)
Auto (1/4 - 1/4000) / Program Auto (1" - 1/4000) / Shutter Prioirty (30" - 1/4000) / Aperture Priority (8" - 1/4000) / Manual (30" - 1/2000)
NR Slow Shutter
Shutter Speed of 1/3sec or slower
Shutter Speed of 1/3sec or slower
ISO Sensitivity Setting
Auto / 125 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200
Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200
Image Stablizer
Optical SteadyShot
Super SteadyShot (Optical)
Focus Mode
Multi-point AF (9 points) / Center-weighted AF / Flexible Spot AF / Semi Manual / Manual
Multi-point AF (9 points) / Centre-weighted AF / Flexible Spot AF / Semi Manual / Manual
Auto Focus Mode
Intelligent
Single AF, Monitoring AF
Exposure Compensation
Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1/3EV Step
Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1/3EV Step
White Balance
Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent / Incandescent / Flash / One Push, One Push Set
Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent / Incandescent / Flash / One Push
Light Metering
Multi-Pattern / Center Weighted / Spot
Multi-Pattern / Centre Weighted / Spot
Auto Focus Illuminator
Yes
W: Approx. 3.2m , T: Approx. 2.3m
Flash Mode
Auto, Flash On, Flash Off, Slow Synchro
Auto, Flash On, Flash Off, Slow Synchro
Flash Range
ISO Auto: 0.3 - 9.2m (W) / Approx. 1.5 - 5.1m (T), ISO3200: up to 16.0m (W) / 10.0m (T)
ISO Auto: 0.2 - 9.1m (W) / Approx. 1.2 - 5.5m (T), ISO3200: up to 18.0m (W) / 11m (T)
Flash Level Setting
Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1/3EV Step
Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1/3EV Step
Pre-flash
Yes
Yes
Auto Daylight Syncro
Yes
Yes
Dynamic Range Optimiser
Standard / Plus
Standard / Plus
Face Detection
Yes
Yes
Red-eye Reduction
Yes
Yes
Colour Mode
Normal / Vivid / Real / Sepia / B&W
Normal / Vivid / Real / Sepia / B&W
Burst Mode
Yes
Yes
Clear RAW NR (Noise Reduction)
Yes
Yes
Sharpness
Plus / Minus 1 Step
Plus / Minus 1 Step
Saturation
Plus / Minus 1 Step
Plus / Minus 1 Step
Contrast
Plus / Minus 1 Step
Plus / Minus 1 Step
Movie Recording Mode (VX Fine)
-
640 x 480, 30fps
Movie Recording Mode (VX Standard)
-
640 x 480, 16.6fps
Movie Recording Mode (QVGA)
-
320 x 240, 8.3fps
User Interface Self-Timer
DSC-HX1
DSC-H50/B
Yes (10sec / 2sec / off)
Yes (10sec / 2sec / off)
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Auto Review
Yes
Yes
Mode Dial
Auto / M / S / A / Program Auto / Easy / Anti Motion Blur / Handheld Twilight / Sweep Panaroma / SCN / Movie
Yes
Index Playback
Yes
Yes
Playback Moving Image Mode
Yes (1440 x 1080 (Fine) / 1440 x 1080 (Standard) / 1280 x 720 (Standard) / VGA)
Yes (VX Fine / VX Standard / QVGA)
Slide Show Playback
Yes (HD / SD)
Yes (HD / SD)
Slide Show Effect
Transition Effect (Simple / Active / Nostalgic / Stylish), Music (4 Tunes)
Transition Effect (Simple / Basic / Active / Nostalgic / Stylish / Face 1-3 ), Music (8 Tunes)
Trimming / Resize / Playback Zoom
Yes / Yes (Multi-resizing) / 8x
Yes / Yes (Multi-resizing) / 8x
Image Rotation / Divide (MPEG) / Cue & Review
Yes / No / Yes
Yes / No / Yes
Hand Shake Alert
Yes
Yes
LCD Brightness Setting
Yes
Yes
Speaker Volume Control
Yes
Yes
Internal Memory Full Data Copy (to Memory Stick)
Yes
Yes
Multi-use Terminal
Yes (AV / HDMI / USB)
Yes (AV / USB / DC)
DC IN Terminal
Yes
Yes
USB Connecting
Auto / Mass Storage / PTP, MTP / PictBridge
Auto / Mass Storage / PTP, MTP / PictBridge
DSC-HX1
DSC-H50/B
Tripod Receptacle
Other Features
Yes
Yes
Battery Remaining Indicator
Yes
Yes
Exposure Warning Indicator
Yes
Yes
Histogram Indicator
Yes
Yes
Disk / Memory Stick Remaining Indicator
Yes
Yes
Quick Response Start-up
DSC-HX1
DSC-H50/B
Approx. 2.2sec
Approx. 2.2sec
Shutter Time Lag
Approx. 0.2sec
Approx. 0.3sec
Release Time Lag
Approx. 0.008sec
Approx. 0.008sec
Burst Speed (Maximum)
Approx. 10.0 fps
Approx. 1.6 fps
Burst Interval (Minimum)
Approx. 0.1sec
Approx. 0.64 sec
DSC-HX1
DSC-H50/B
Dimensions (W x H x D)
114.5 x 82.8 x 91.8mm
116.1 x 81.4 x 86.0mm
Weight
Approx. 453g (Body), Approx. 504g (With Accessories)
Approx. 415g (Body), Approx. 547g (With Accessories)
Body Material
Plastic
Plastic
DSC-HX1
DSC-H50/B
Lithium ION Battery NP-FH50
Lithium ION Battery NP-BG1
Battery Charger
BC-VH1
BC-CSGB / BC-CSGC
Lens Cap
Yes
Yes
Body Size
Supplied Accessories Battery
Lens Cap Strap
Yes
Yes
Multi-cable
Yes
Yes
Power Cord
Yes
Yes
Shoulder Strap
Yes
Yes
HDMI Adaptor
Yes
-
Application Software
Picture Motion Browser
Picture Motion Browser
Lens Adapter Ring
-
Yes
Lens Hood
-
Yes
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*Actual colour and dimension may differ from the screen image
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