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Cyber-shot DSC-HX350

Released January 2017

A 50× bridge camera with a 24–1200 mm equivalent Zeiss lens, BIONZ X processing, manual exposure and a tilting screen.

Type: Bridge
Sensor: 1/2.3-type
Megapixels: 20.4
Lens: 24–1200 mm equivalent
Video: 1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Body weight: 625 g

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Image and sensor

Camera type: Bridge
Sensor format: 1/2.3-type
Sensor type: Back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Effective resolution: 20.4 MP
Largest image: 5184 × 3888
RAW recording: No
Standard ISO range: 80–3200
Sensor detail: 1/2.3-type back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS; approximately 21.1 million total photosites. Optical format is distinct from physical dimensions
Image formats: JPEG Fine or Standard stills; no RAW; stitched Sweep Panorama output is distinct from single-frame resolution
ISO detail: Single-frame ISO 80–3200; Multi-Frame NR separately provides ISO 6400 and 12800 by combining photographs
Image processor: BIONZ X

Lens and shooting

Built-in lens: 24–1200 mm equivalent
Maximum aperture: f/2.8–6.3
Optical zoom: 50×
Stabilisation: Optical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst: 10 fps
Lens detail: ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*, physical 4.3–215 mm; 15 elements in ten groups with one Super ED, two ED and three aspherical elements. Seven-blade iris; 55 mm filter thread. Equivalent 24–1200 mm applies to 4:3 stills; movie field of view changes with stabilisation. Clear Image Zoom and digital zoom are distinct from optical magnification
Autofocus: Single-shot AF, direct manual focus and manual focus; continuous AF for Advanced Sports and movies. Wide, centre and flexible spot areas with subject tracking. Minimum AF distance from lens front approximately 1 cm wide or 240 cm telephoto
Shutter: Manual and shutter priority 30–1/4000 second; aperture priority 8–1/2000, Program 1–1/4000 and Intelligent Auto 4–1/4000
Burst detail: Maker maximum approximately 10 fps at maximum image resolution, for up to ten photographs
Stabilisation detail: Optical SteadyShot for stills; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic compensation, including rotation, with a cropped field of view
Flash: Built-in manually raised flash; ISO Auto range approximately 0.5–8.5 m wide or 2.4–3.5 m telephoto
Exposure controls: Program, aperture priority, shutter priority and Manual; two memory recalls plus scene and automatic modes; multi-pattern, centre-weighted or spot metering; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps

Video

Highest video resolution: 1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detail: AVCHD Full HD 1920 × 1080 up to 60p in NTSC-compatible hardware or 50p in PAL-compatible hardware at 28 Mbps, with 24p/25p and interlaced alternatives. MP4 records 1440 × 1080 or VGA at 30/25 fps. Interlaced 60i/50i counts fields rather than progressive frames. Single-clip limit approximately 29 minutes; MP4 12M approximately 15 minutes owing to 2 GB limit
Audio: Built-in microphone; AVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC-LC stereo

Screen and viewfinder

Viewfinder: Electronic
Screen size: 3″
Screen dots: 921,600
Touchscreen: No
Tilting screen: Yes
Display detail: 3.0-type Xtra Fine TFT LCD, 921600 dots; tilts approximately 90° up and 60° down, without touch input
Viewfinder detail: 0.2-type electronic finder, 201600-dot equivalent resolution and 100% coverage; manual finder/monitor switching without an automatic eye sensor

Connections and design

Battery life (maker's claim): 300 photographs
Body weight: 625 g
Release detail: Announced by Sony UK on 20 December 2016; Sony Hong Kong stated availability from 19 January 2017 and Sony Norway stated late January. January precision retained without asserting an international first day. Hong Kong's specification appendix labels HX350V; figures here are checked against exact HX350 UK specifications and manual
Recording media: Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC; Memory Stick Micro and microSD variants require separate adapters
Ports: Multi/Micro USB terminal, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and micro HDMI
Wireless connections: Help Guide documents separately purchased Eye-Fi memory-card transfer; no built-in wireless transfer is documented
Battery life detail: NP-BX1; approximately 300 LCD or 380 EVF photographs under maker CIPA conditions. Actual movie shooting approximately 50 minutes LCD or 55 EVF; continuous movie battery tests 85/95 minutes are distinct from single-clip limits
Charging: USB charging; power supply during shooting or playback requires separately sold AC-UD10
Dimensions: Approximately 129.6 × 93.2 × 114.8 mm width × height × depth, or 103.2 mm depth from lens front to monitor
Weight detail: Approximately 625 g body only, or 652 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo
Colours: Black
In the box: NP-BX1 battery, AC-UUD12 adapter, micro USB cable, shoulder strap, shoe cap, lens cap and instructions; regional mains fittings vary

Pros and cons

Pros

24–1200 mm equivalent optical zoom
Manual exposure and zoom or focus ring
Tilting screen and electronic viewfinder

Cons

No RAW still recording
Full-resolution bursts limited to ten photographs

Closest rivals

Model	Type	Sensor	Megapixels	Lens	Video	Body weight	Released
SonyCyber-shot DSC-H400	Bridge	1/2.3-type	20.1	24.5–1550 mm equivalent	1280 × 720 at 30 fps	628 g	2014
SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX400V	Bridge	1/2.3-type	20.4	24–1200 mm equivalent	1920 × 1080 at 60 fps	633 g	Mar 2014
SonyCyber-shot DSC-H200	Bridge	1/2.3-type	20.1	22.3–580 mm equivalent	1280 × 720 at 30 fps	430 g	2013

Sources

Photo: Sony product sheet, preserved by Bristol Cameras

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