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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P93

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX350SonyCyber-shot DSC-P93
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 20172004
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/1.8-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution20.4 MP5.1 MP
Largest image5184 × 38882592 × 1944
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–3200100–400
Sensor detail1/2.3-type back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS; approximately 21.1 million total photosites. Optical format is distinct from physical dimensions1/1.8-type Super HAD CCD with 5.1 million effective photosites in Sony UK specifications; Sony operating instructions 3-091-340-12(1), DSC-P73/P93, mirrored at Manualzilla, give P93 effective 5,090,000 and total 5,255,000 photosites
Image formatsJPEG Fine or Standard stills; no RAW; stitched Sweep Panorama output is distinct from single-frame resolutionJPEG still images and MPEG-1 movies; Exif, DCF and DPOF compatibility. No RAW recording listed in maker recording formats
ISO detailSingle-frame ISO 80–3200; Multi-Frame NR separately provides ISO 6400 and 12800 by combining photographsAuto or ISO 100, 200 or 400
Image processorBIONZ XReal Imaging Processor in the Sony US announcement; 14-bit DXP, Clear Luminance NR, Clear Colour NR and NR Slow Shutter in exact UK specifications
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–1200 mm equivalent38–114 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–6.3f/2.8–5.2
Optical zoom50×3×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisation–
Maximum continuous burst10 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 magnificationPhysical focal length 7.9–23.7 mm, equivalent to 38–114 mm, F2.8–5.2. Macro from 10 cm wide or 60 cm tele. Smart Zoom up to 12× total at VGA; Precision Digital Zoom up to 6× total, separate from 3× optical zoom. Conversion lenses require optional VAD-PEB adaptor; UK table gives 30 mm filter diameter with adaptor compatibility; exact P93 manual gives normal focus from 50 cm wide or 60 cm tele
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 telephotoMulti-point or centre autofocus with AF illuminator; focus presets 0.5, 1, 3, 7 m and infinity. Sony UK explicitly distinguishes presets from continuous manual focus
ShutterManual and shutter priority 30–1/4000 second; aperture priority 8–1/2000, Program 1–1/4000 and Intelligent Auto 4–1/4000Auto 1/8–1/2000 second; Manual 30–1/1000 second in the exact UK table. NR Slow Shutter processing; do not substitute manual-mode range for Auto
Burst detailMaker maximum approximately 10 fps at maximum image resolution, for up to ten photographsSony UK gives approximately 0.8-second interval and nine-image burst. Sony US launch specifies nine shots at 1.2 fps; limited burst, not unrestricted continuous shooting. Multi Burst records sixteen subframes in one composite rather than sixteen full-resolution stills
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot for stills; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic compensation, including rotation, with a cropped field of view–
FlashBuilt-in manually raised flash; ISO Auto range approximately 0.5–8.5 m wide or 2.4–3.5 m telephotoBuilt-in Auto, forced, slow-sync and off modes, red-eye reduction and Auto Daylight Synchronized Flash. Published range 0.2–3.5 m wide or 0.6–2.5 m tele. No hot, accessory or advanced 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 stepsAuto and manual aperture/shutter settings, ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps, multi-pattern metering, histogram and three-step contrast/saturation/sharpness adjustments. No aperture-priority mode; Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach and Candle scenes
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps640 × 480 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 limitMPEG VX Fine 640×480 at 30 fps; Sony US launch requires suitable high-speed Memory Stick PRO for this mode. Maximum frame rate does not describe every card or recording-quality mode; Sony manual documents MPEG-1 mono audio and no zoom adjustment during movie recording
AudioBuilt-in microphone; AVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC-LC stereo–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicOptical
Screen size3″1.5″
Screen dots921,600134,000
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenYesNo
Display detail3.0-type Xtra Fine TFT LCD, 921600 dots; tilts approximately 90° up and 60° down, without touch inputFixed 1.5-inch TFT LCD, 134,000 dots and 100% published coverage; dots are colour-subpixel counts, not recorded-image pixels. Histogram indicator and automatic bright monitoring; shared DSC-P73/P93 maker manual gives exact 134,400 dots (560×240), versus UK table rounded 134,000
Viewfinder detail0.2-type electronic finder, 201600-dot equivalent resolution and 100% coverage; manual finder/monitor switching without an automatic eye sensorReal-image optical finder, separate from the LCD
Connections and design
Bluetooth–No
Battery life (maker's claim)300 photographs410 photographs
Body weight625 g175 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 US announced planned May 2004 availability on 11 February. Pixinfo full test dated 23 July 2004 describes contemporary pricing and actual use, establishing actual sale in 2004; first actual retail month unresolved, so year precision retained. This record is DSC-P93; later DSC-P93A manual and hardware are not substituted. No explicit maker predecessor relationship established
Recording mediaMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC; Memory Stick Micro and microSD variants require separate adaptersMemory Stick and Memory Stick PRO with parallel PRO interface. UK supplied card is 32 MB MSA-32AN, while generic US launch says 16 MB across the range; exact UK bundle retained
PortsMulti/Micro USB terminal, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and micro HDMIUSB with explicitly confirmed USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, PTP and PictBridge; A/V out. No multi-use or accessory terminal in UK table
Wireless connectionsHelp Guide documents separately purchased Eye-Fi memory-card transfer; no built-in wireless transfer is documented–
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 limitsTwo AA NH-AA-DA nickel-metal hydride rechargeable cells supplied; AA alkaline also supported. Maker claims 410 shots / 205 minutes in normal shooting conditions measured by CIPA; do not treat minutes as continuous movie duration; manual conditions: LCD on, Fine quality, Single AF, 25°C, one shot every 30 seconds, alternating zoom ends, flash every second shot and power restart every ten. Manual 9,200 images / 460 minutes is playback, not shooting
ChargingUSB charging; power supply during shooting or playback requires separately sold AC-UD10Supplied external BC-CS2 battery charger; full charge time not established in the exact UK specification
DimensionsApproximately 129.6 × 93.2 × 114.8 mm width × height × depth, or 103.2 mm depth from lens front to monitor117.2×53.7×35.8 mm width×height×depth in exact UK specifications; manual excludes protruding parts
Weight detailApproximately 625 g body only, or 652 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo175 g camera weight and 236 g with accessories are separate Sony UK figures; main weight uses camera-only figure; manual specifies loaded 236 g includes two batteries, Memory Stick and wrist strap
ColoursBlack–
In the boxNP-BX1 battery, AC-UUD12 adapter, micro USB cable, shoulder strap, shoe cap, lens cap and instructions; regional mains fittings varyTwo NH-AA-DA AA Ni-MH rechargeable cells, BC-CS2 charger, A/V cable, USB cable, 32 MB Memory Stick MSA-32AN, wrist strap and software CD in the UK specification

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