Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
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| SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX350 | SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | January 2017 | March 2014 |
| Image and sensor | ||
| Camera type | Bridge | Bridge |
| Sensor format | 1/2.3-type | 1/2.3-type |
| Sensor type | Back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS | Back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS |
| Effective resolution | 20.4 MP | 20.4 MP |
| Largest image | 5184 × 3888 | 5184 × 3888 |
| RAW recording | No | No |
| Standard ISO range | 80–3200 | 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 | 1/2.3-type progressive-scan Exmor R CMOS, approximately 21.1 million total and 20.4 million effective 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 | JPEG still images; no RAW. Sweep Panorama produces stitched output distinct from single-frame resolution |
| ISO detail | Single-frame ISO 80–3200; Multi-Frame NR separately provides ISO 6400 and 12800 by combining photographs | Ordinary single-frame ISO 80–3200; ISO 6400 and 12800 use multi-shot noise reduction and image compositing |
| Image processor | BIONZ X | BIONZ X |
| Lens and shooting | ||
| Built-in lens | 24–1200 mm equivalent | 24–1200 mm equivalent |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8–6.3 | f/2.8–6.3 |
| Optical zoom | 50× | 50× |
| Stabilisation | Optical lens stabilisation | Optical lens stabilisation |
| Maximum continuous burst | 10 fps | 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 | ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*, actual 4.3–215 mm; 15 elements in 10 groups including one Super ED, two ED and three aspherical elements, seven-blade iris. Equivalent 24–1200 mm applies to full-resolution 4:3 stills; other aspect ratios and movie stabilisation modes have different crops. Clear Image Zoom and digital zoom are distinct from 50× optical zoom |
| 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 | Single AF, DMF and manual focus; continuous AF in Advanced Sports and movie modes. Nine-point Wide, Centre and flexible spot S/M/L with Lock-on AF. 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 | Mechanical 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 | Approximately 10 fps at maximum resolution for up to ten images; flash and shooting mode affect speed |
| Stabilisation detail | Optical SteadyShot for stills; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic compensation, including rotation, with a cropped field of view | Optical SteadyShot for stills; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotation, with a different 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 | Built-in flash; Multi Interface Shoe supports compatible optional 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 | Program, aperture priority, shutter priority, Manual and memory recall; multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering, ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps |
| Video | ||
| Highest video resolution | 1920 × 1080 at 60 fps | 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 | AVCHD 2.0 Full HD 1920 × 1080 at 60p in Japan, 28 Mbps; regional versions also use 50p. 60i/50i interlaced modes count fields rather than progressive frames. MP4 up to 1440 × 1080 at 30 fps on the Japanese version, or 25 fps on the UK version. Optical zoom operates during movies; 4K output is for still photographs, not 4K movie recording; maker single-clip limit approximately 29 minutes, with MP4 12M limited to approximately 15 minutes by its 2 GB file limit |
| Audio | Built-in microphone; AVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC-LC stereo | Built-in stereo microphone; AVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC stereo; optional compatible microphones connect through the Multi Interface Shoe |
| Screen and viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Screen size | 3″ | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 921,600 | 921,600 |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Tilting screen | Yes | Yes |
| Display detail | 3.0-type Xtra Fine TFT LCD, 921600 dots; tilts approximately 90° up and 60° down, without touch input | 3.0-type Xtra Fine TFT LCD, 921600 dots on Sony UK's specification (Sony Japan rounds to approximately 921000); tilts approximately 90° up and 60° down |
| Viewfinder detail | 0.2-type electronic finder, 201600-dot equivalent resolution and 100% coverage; manual finder/monitor switching without an automatic eye sensor | 0.2-type electronic finder with approximately 201000-dot equivalent resolution, dioptre adjustment, 100% coverage and automatic eye sensor |
| Connections and design | ||
| Wi-Fi | – | Yes |
| Battery life (maker's claim) | 300 photographs | 300 photographs |
| Body weight | 625 g (better) | 633 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 | Sony Hong Kong's 27 March 2014 release says the exact HX400V is already available. March precision retained; Sony Japan's earlier announcement sets its regional sale for 4 April 2014, not the worldwide first day |
| Recording media | Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC; Memory Stick Micro and microSD variants require separate adapters | Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo and XC-HG Duo plus SD/SDHC/SDXC; micro versions require separate adapters |
| Ports | Multi/Micro USB terminal, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and micro HDMI | Multi/Micro USB terminal with Hi-Speed USB 2.0, micro HDMI and Multi Interface Shoe |
| Wireless connections | Help Guide documents separately purchased Eye-Fi memory-card transfer; no built-in wireless transfer is documented | IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi at 2.4 GHz, NFC and GPS; maker launch includes GPS route logging. Original PlayMemories Mobile sharing/remote control and downloadable Camera Apps support are launch-era features, not a promise of current service availability |
| 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 | NP-BX1; maker CIPA approximately 300 photographs with LCD or 380 with EVF. Actual movie shooting approximately 50/55 minutes or continuous movie shooting approximately 85/95 minutes for LCD/EVF respectively; these are battery claims rather than single-clip limits |
| Charging | USB charging; power supply during shooting or playback requires separately sold AC-UD10 | USB charging; maker specifies USB power supply only with optional AC-UD10 adapter |
| Dimensions | Approximately 129.6 × 93.2 × 114.8 mm width × height × depth, or 103.2 mm depth from lens front to monitor | Approximately 129.6 × 93.2 × 114.8 mm width × height × depth from lens front to viewfinder; depth to rear monitor is 103.2 mm |
| Weight detail | Approximately 625 g body only, or 652 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo | Approximately 633 g body only, or 660 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo |
| Colours | Black | 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 | NP-BX1 battery, AC-UB10C/UB10D adapter, micro USB cable, shoulder strap, shoe cap, lens cap and instructions; regional mains fittings vary |
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