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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350

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Overview
Released2008January 2017
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeBridge
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Effective resolution9.1 MP20.4 MP
Largest image3456 × 25925184 × 3888
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–320080–3200
Sensor detail1/2.3-type Super HAD CCD, approximately 10.3 million total and 9.1 million effective photosites. Exact manual specifies that only a 1/2.5-type-equivalent area is used; optical formats are not physical sensor dimensions1/2.3-type back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS; approximately 21.1 million total photosites. Optical format is distinct from physical dimensions
Image formatsExif JPEG still images; no RAW recording. User-selectable High, Standard and Low noise reductionJPEG 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 processorBIONZ image processor; Dynamic Range Optimizer including Plus, face detection with child/adult priority and Smile ShutterBIONZ X
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens31–465 mm equivalent24–1200 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.7–4.5f/2.8–6.3
Optical zoom15×50×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst–10 fps
Lens detailCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 15× optical zoom; physical 5.2–78 mm, 31–465 mm equivalent, f/2.7 wide to f/4.5 telephoto; 13 elements in 8 groups including 4 aspherical and 1 ED element. 74 mm filters require the adapter; digital and Smart Zoom are cropsZEISS 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
AutofocusNine-point multi-area, centre and flexible spot AF, face detection, semi-manual and manual focus. Japanese exact table specifies normal and macro minimum approximately 1 cm wide/120 cm telephotoSingle-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
ShutterJapanese exact table: Auto 1/4–1/4000 second; Program 1–1/4000; shutter-priority and Manual 30–1/4000; aperture-priority 8–1/2000 second. Fastest settings depend on aperture and operating modeManual and shutter priority 30–1/4000 second; aperture priority 8–1/2000, Program 1–1/4000 and Intelligent Auto 4–1/4000
Burst detailMaker UK specifies approximately 0.64-second intervals and up to 100 continuous frames; interval and count depend on settings and media. No reciprocal conversion to a headline frame rateMaker maximum approximately 10 fps at maximum image resolution, for up to ten photographs
Stabilisation detailOptical Super SteadyShot. Infrared NightShot supports still images and movies without visible lighting; its infrared rendering differs from normal colour photographyOptical 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, approximately 0.2–9.1 m wide or 1.2–5.5 m telephoto at ISO Auto; longer high-sensitivity-mode claims use different conditions. No accessory hotshoeBuilt-in manually raised flash; ISO Auto range approximately 0.5–8.5 m wide or 2.4–3.5 m telephoto
Exposure controlsAuto, Program Auto, aperture-priority, shutter-priority and Manual; multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering, ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; exposure, white-balance and colour bracketingProgram, 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 resolution640 × 480 at 30 fps1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detailMPEG-1 monaural movies: VGA 640×480 at approximately 30 fps Fine requiring Memory Stick PRO Duo, 17 fps Standard or 320×240 at approximately 8 fps. Exact manual limits each continuous clip to approximately 10 minutes. Optical zoom operates during recording; no HD movie recordingAVCHD 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 monaural microphone and speaker; monaural movie sound and analogue audio outputBuilt-in microphone; AVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC-LC stereo
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots230,400921,600
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailTilting 3-type TFT LCD, 230400 dots in the exact manual and Japanese table; UK table rounds to 230000. Separate colour electronic finder approximately 200000 dots equivalent in manual, 201000 in Japanese table3.0-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
BluetoothNo–
Battery life (maker's claim)300 photographs300 photographs
Body weight415 g625 g
Release detailAnnounced 25 February 2008. Sony Europe planned availability from the end of April, while US announcement planned May; these are planned regional dates. Contemporary June full tests establish the 2008 retail generation, but earliest actual sale month remains unconfirmed, so year precision retainedAnnounced 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 mediaApproximately 15 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo supported, with PRO-HG working at PRO Duo speed. PRO Duo required for VGA Fine moviesMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC; Memory Stick Micro and microSD variants require separate adapters
PortsMulti connector carries Hi-Speed USB 2.0, analogue video, monaural audio and DC input; separate DC IN also listed. Optional component cable provides HD still-image output, not HD movie recording or HDMIMulti/Micro USB terminal, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and micro HDMI
Wireless connectionsUK maker specifications explicitly list no Bluetooth; no built-in wireless connection is claimedHelp Guide documents separately purchased Eye-Fi memory-card transfer; no built-in wireless transfer is documented
Battery life detailNP-BG1 lithium-ion battery, 3.6 V, 3.4 Wh/960 mAh; optional NP-FG1 supported. Approximately 300 photographs/150 minutes using LCD or 330 photographs/165 minutes using finder under CIPA still-test conditions. Japanese 140-minute movie claim uses 320-size recording, not VGA FineNP-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
ChargingExternal BC-CSGB/BC-CSGC charger, regional version varies; approximately 330 minutes full charge or 270 minutes normal charge from depleted battery at 25°C. Optional AC-LS5K adapter supportedUSB charging; power supply during shooting or playback requires separately sold AC-UD10
DimensionsApproximately 116.1 × 81.4 × 86 mm width × height × depth excluding protrusionsApproximately 129.6 × 93.2 × 114.8 mm width × height × depth, or 103.2 mm depth from lens front to monitor
Weight detailApproximately 415 g body only. Manual 547 g includes NP-BG1 battery, shoulder strap, adapter ring, lens hood, lens cap and other accessories; Japanese table also includes Memory Stick DuoApproximately 625 g body only, or 652 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo
Colours–Black
In the boxNP-BG1 battery, external charger, multi-connector cable, shoulder strap, lens hood, adapter ring, lens cap and RMT-DSC2 remote; regional power fittings varyNP-BX1 battery, AC-UUD12 adapter, micro USB cable, shoulder strap, shoe cap, lens cap and instructions; regional mains fittings vary

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