The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V is a 30x compact superzoom camera that includes both Wi-Fi and GPS. It's built around a 20.4MP 1/2.3" BSI CMOS sensor, sitting behind a 24-720mm F3.5-6.3 lens. It includes 3-axis SuperSteady Shot image stabilization and can shoot at up to 10 frames per second for 10 frames. Its battery is rated at around 400 shots-per-charge and the Wi-Fi can be used for both file transfer and remote control.

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Sony launches Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V 30x compact superzoom

News story, Apr 24, 2013

Quick specs

Body type	Compact
Max resolution	5184 x 2920
Effective pixels	20 megapixels
Sensor size	1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
Sensor type	BSI-CMOS
ISO	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, (6400, 12800 with boost)
Focal length (equiv.)	24–720 mm
Optical zoom	30×
Lens mount	None
Articulated LCD	Fixed
Screen size	3.00″
Screen dots	921,000
Min shutter speed	30 sec
Max shutter speed	1/4000 sec
Format	MPEG-4 AVCHD
Storage types	SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Weight (inc. batteries)	272 g (0.60 lb / 9.59 oz)
Dimensions	108 x 64 x 38 mm (4.25 x 2.52 x 1.50″)
GPS	BuiltIn

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