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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99

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Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2017October 2018
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Effective resolution20.4 MP18.2 MP
Largest image5184 × 38884896 × 3672
RAW recordingNoYes
Standard ISO range80–320080–3200
Sensor detail1/2.3-type back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS; approximately 21.1 million total photosites. Optical format is distinct from physical dimensions1/2.3-type Exmor R CMOS; approximately 21.1 million total photosites. Optical format is not physical sensor dimensions
Image formatsJPEG Fine or Standard stills; no RAW; stitched Sweep Panorama output is distinct from single-frame resolutionSony ARW 2.3 RAW, RAW+JPEG or JPEG Extra Fine/Fine/Standard; sRGB or Adobe RGB; 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 and square photographs plus Sweep Panorama
ISO detailSingle-frame ISO 80–3200; Multi-Frame NR separately provides ISO 6400 and 12800 by combining photographsOrdinary ISO 80–3200; extended single-frame ISO 6400. Multi-shot Noise Reduction offers ISO 6400 and 12800 using combined exposures
Image processorBIONZ XBIONZ X with front-end LSI
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–1200 mm equivalent24–720 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–6.3f/3.5–6.4
Optical zoom50×28×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst10 fps10 fps
Lens detailZEISS 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 magnificationZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*, actual 4.25–118 mm, 11 elements in 10 groups with five aspherical elements; five-blade iris. Maker specifies 28× optical zoom, while 24–720 mm equivalent values are those displayed by the camera and recorded in Exif
AutofocusSingle-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 telephoto25-point contrast autofocus, AF-S, Direct Manual Focus and manual focus; AF-C available for movies only. Eye AF, Lock-on AF and flexible spot areas; minimum focus approximately 5 cm wide or 250 cm telephoto
ShutterManual and shutter priority 30–1/4000 second; aperture priority 8–1/2000, Program 1–1/4000 and Intelligent Auto 4–1/4000Mechanical shutter: Manual and shutter-priority 30–1/2000 second, aperture-priority 8–1/2000, Program 1–1/2000 and Intelligent Auto 1/4–1/2000
Burst detailMaker maximum approximately 10 fps at maximum image resolution, for up to ten photographsFull-resolution Speed Priority Continuous up to 10 fps, or ordinary Continuous approximately 3 fps. Up to 155 frames in Speed Priority with JPEG Fine; rate falls as buffer fills. Focus, exposure and white balance lock to first frame in either mode
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot for stills; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic compensation, including rotation, with a cropped field of viewOptical SteadyShot for stills; Intelligent Active movies combine optical and electronic correction
FlashBuilt-in manually raised flash; ISO Auto range approximately 0.5–8.5 m wide or 2.4–3.5 m telephotoBuilt-in pop-up flash; ISO Auto range approximately 0.3–5.4 m wide or 2.5–3.0 m telephoto; no accessory shoe
Exposure controlsProgram, 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 stepsP/A/S/M and two Memory Recall modes; ±3 EV in 1/3 EV steps; multi-pattern, centre-weighted, spot, entire-screen average and highlight metering
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps3840 × 2160 at 30 fps
Video detailAVCHD 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 limitXAVC S 3840 × 2160 at 30p or 24p, 60/100 Mbps; PAL uses 25p. Full-pixel readout without pixel binning. Full HD up to 120p (100p PAL); 4K and 120p/100p HD sessions limited to approximately five minutes, with possible earlier thermal shutdown. Other modes approximately 29 minutes subject to temperature. UHS-I U3 microSDHC/XC required for 100 Mbps
AudioBuilt-in microphone; AVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC-LC stereoStereo recording: XAVC S Linear PCM or AVCHD Dolby Digital
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots921,600921,600
TouchscreenNoYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detail3.0-type Xtra Fine TFT LCD, 921600 dots; tilts approximately 90° up and 60° down, without touch input3.0-type 4:3 TFT LCD, 921600 dots; tilts up 180 degrees. Touch focus, touch shutter and touchpad focus while using viewfinder; menus are not touch controlled
Viewfinder detail0.2-type electronic finder, 201600-dot equivalent resolution and 100% coverage; manual finder/monitor switching without an automatic eye sensorRetractable 0.2-type OLED, 638400 dots; 100% coverage (97% during 4K recording), 0.50× equivalent magnification, −4 to +3 dioptres
Connections and design
Wi-Fi–Yes
Bluetooth–Yes
Battery life (maker's claim)300 photographs370 photographs
Body weight625 g216 g
Release detailAnnounced 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 manualSony Switzerland states availability from late October 2018; Sony Hong Kong specifies 26 October locally. October precision retained because the international first-sale day is not established
Recording mediaMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC; Memory Stick Micro and microSD variants require separate adaptersmicroSD, microSDHC, microSDXC and Memory Stick Micro/Mark2; no full-size SD slot
PortsMulti/Micro USB terminal, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and micro HDMIMicro HDMI and Multi/Micro USB with USB 2.0
Wireless connectionsHelp Guide documents separately purchased Eye-Fi memory-card transfer; no built-in wireless transfer is documented2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, NFC Type 3 and Bluetooth for location information from a compatible smartphone; no built-in GPS or compass
Battery life detailNP-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 limitsNP-BX1; CIPA claim approximately 370 photographs with LCD or 300 with viewfinder. LCD claim rises to 460 with monitor auto-off set to two seconds
ChargingUSB charging; power supply during shooting or playback requires separately sold AC-UD10In-camera USB charging and USB external power using supplied AC adapter with battery inserted
DimensionsApproximately 129.6 × 93.2 × 114.8 mm width × height × depth, or 103.2 mm depth from lens front to monitor102 × 58.1 × 35.5 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA
Weight detailApproximately 625 g body only, or 652 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 216 g body only, or 242 g including NP-BX1 and memory card
ColoursBlackBlack
In the boxNP-BX1 battery, AC-UUD12 adapter, micro USB cable, shoulder strap, shoe cap, lens cap and instructions; regional mains fittings varyNP-BX1, AC-UB10C adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap and instructions in Japan; regional mains fittings vary

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