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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F505 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-F505SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX350
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 1999January 2017
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeBridge
Sensor formatOther1/2.3-type
Sensor typeCCDBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Effective resolution2.02 MP20.4 MP
Largest image1600 × 12005184 × 3888
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range–80–3200
Sensor detail1/2-type interlaced CCD with primary-colour filter; Sony's launch sheet specifies 2.11 million total and 2.02 million effective photosites. The largest output is 1600 × 1200, approximately 1.92 million image pixels; these counts are distinct1/2.3-type back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS; approximately 21.1 million total photosites. Optical format is distinct from physical dimensions
Image formatsFine or Standard JPEG; no uncompressed still-image mode (DPReview); email and voice-memo modesJPEG 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 lens38–190 mm equivalent24–1200 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–3.3f/2.8–6.3
Optical zoom5×50×
Stabilisation–Optical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst–10 fps
Lens detailCarl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar; actual 7.1–35.5 mm, 38–190 mm equivalent; f/2.8–3.3 maximum aperture, aperture-priority settings to f/8; 52 mm filter thread; 2× digital enlargement separately from 5× optical zoomZEISS 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
AutofocusHigh-speed scan AF and macro AF; manual focus ring; normal focus from 0.8 m or 0.5 m at wide angle, macro from 0.08 m at wide angleSingle-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
ShutterSony specifies 1/8–1/725 second in NTSC and 1/6–1/600 second in PAL shutter-priority modes; night scene modes are separateManual 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
FlashBuilt-in pop-up flash; recommended distance approximately 0.3–2.5 m; high, normal and low intensity settingsBuilt-in manually raised flash; ISO Auto range approximately 0.5–8.5 m wide or 2.4–3.5 m telephoto
Exposure controlsAutomatic, aperture-priority and shutter-priority exposure plus night, night-plus, landscape and panfocus programs; ±1.5 EV compensation; spot metering; Auto, Indoor, Outdoor and One-push white balanceProgram, 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 resolution320 × 2401920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detailMPEG-1 with sound; 320 × 240 presentation mode up to 15 seconds or 160 × 112 video-mail mode up to 60 seconds; selectable 5/10/15-second recording durations. Native movie frame rate unpublished in the maker launch sheetAVCHD 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
AudioBuilt-in microphone and speaker; voice memos with still imagesBuilt-in microphone; AVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC-LC stereo
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneElectronic
Screen size2″3″
Screen dots122,980921,600
Touchscreen–No
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailHybrid reflective/backlit TFT LCD, 122,980 dots; lens/body joint rotates up 90° or down 50°, allowing the screen and lens to face different directions; brightness and backlight controls3.0-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 weight435 g625 g
Release detailSony Japan's original August 1999 launch page states 21 September 1999 availability in its pictured model/price table. Japanese kit is DSC-F505K; international camera name DSC-F505. Announcement date is not the sale dateAnnounced 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 mediaMemory Stick; Japanese DSC-F505K kit includes 4 MB MSA-4A cardMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC; Memory Stick Micro and microSD variants require separate adapters
PortsUSB, serial digital I/O and composite AV output with mono audio; NTSC/PAL outputMulti/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 detailNP-FS11 supplied, with NP-F10 supported; Sony claims approximately 60 minutes or up to 1,100 consecutive VGA photographs with flash off, rather than modern CIPA still-image testing; approximately 70 minutes of video-mail capture or 90 minutes playbackNP-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
ChargingAC-VF10 adapter/charger with DK-115 connection cord included in Japanese kitUSB charging; power supply during shooting or playback requires separately sold AC-UD10
DimensionsApproximately 107.2 × 62.2 × 135.9 mm (width × height × depth)Approximately 129.6 × 93.2 × 114.8 mm width × height × depth, or 103.2 mm depth from lens front to monitor
Weight detailApproximately 435 g camera only; 475 g including NP-FS11, wrist strap, lens cap and 4 MB Memory StickApproximately 625 g body only, or 652 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo
Colours–Black
In the boxJapanese DSC-F505K kit includes 4 MB Memory Stick, NP-FS11 battery, AC-VF10 adapter/charger with DK-115 cord, AV cable, lens cap and wrist strapNP-BX1 battery, AC-UUD12 adapter, micro USB cable, shoulder strap, shoe cap, lens cap and instructions; regional mains fittings vary

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