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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S75

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Overview
ReleasedJanuary 20172001
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/1.8-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution20.4 MP3.24 MP
Largest image5184 × 38882048 × 1536
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–3200–
Sensor detail1/2.3-type back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS; approximately 21.1 million total photosites. Optical format is distinct from physical dimensionsSony Japan specifies 3.34 million total and 3.24 million effective photosites, with primary-colour filter and interlaced scan. Optical 1/1.8-type format is not a physical sensor measurement; conflicting DPReview 3.14 MP and retrospective tables not preferred over maker
Image formatsJPEG Fine or Standard stills; no RAW; stitched Sweep Panorama output is distinct from single-frame resolutionJPEG Fine/Standard, uncompressed TIFF, black-and-white GIF Text and animated GIF Clip Motion; no RAW. Maximum 2048×1536 or 2048×1360 3:2, with lower sizes. Voice mode adds mono MPEG-1 audio
ISO detailSingle-frame ISO 80–3200; Multi-Frame NR separately provides ISO 6400 and 12800 by combining photographs–
Image processorBIONZ X14-bit DXP analogue-to-digital conversion in exact Sony launch sheet; this does not make JPEG output 14-bit
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–1200 mm equivalent34–102 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–6.3f/2–2.5
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 magnificationCarl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar physical 7–21 mm F2.0–2.5, equivalent to 34–102 mm. Threefold optical zoom; additional digital enlargement up to 6× combined is not optical zoom. Optional VAD-S70 adaptor supports conversion lenses and filters
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 telephotoAutofocus from 0.5 m to infinity; macro from approximately 4 cm. AF illuminator and selectable focus-distance presets
ShutterManual and shutter priority 30–1/4000 second; aperture priority 8–1/2000, Program 1–1/4000 and Intelligent Auto 4–1/4000Maker gives 8–1/1000 second; exposure mode and Burst 2 impose limitations
Burst detailMaker maximum approximately 10 fps at maximum image resolution, for up to ten photographsBurst 2 records only two stills, with approximately 0.6-second interval in exact manual. Flash unavailable and shutter slower than one second cannot be selected; not a sustained continuous frame-rate claim
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 flash with Auto, red-eye reduction, forced and off; recommended 0.3–3 m. Accessory shoe has no electrical contacts; optional HVL-F1000 connects through ACC minijack
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 stepsAutomatic, aperture priority, shutter priority and full manual exposure, with rear jog dial and AE Lock. ±2 EV exposure compensation; automatic, Indoor, Outdoor and One-push white balance
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps320 × 240
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 limitMono MPEG-1 at 320×240 HQ or standard and 160×112. DPReview measures 16 fps HQ with 15-second clip limit, versus 8 fps MPEG EX which records to card capacity. Maker 90-minute capacity claim is low-resolution 160×112 with 128 MB card, not HQ. Animated GIF Clip Motion is separate
AudioBuilt-in microphone; AVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC-LC stereo–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicOptical
Screen size3″1.8″
Screen dots921,600123,200
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenYesNo
Display detail3.0-type Xtra Fine TFT LCD, 921600 dots; tilts approximately 90° up and 60° down, without touch inputFixed 1.8-inch TFT, 123,200 dots (560×220) in exact manual; maker launch rounds to approximately 123,000. Separate rear status display. Dots are not image pixels
Viewfinder detail0.2-type electronic finder, 201600-dot equivalent resolution and 100% coverage; manual finder/monitor switching without an automatic eye sensorOptical real-image finder with dioptre adjustment; rear LCD recommended for accurate close-up framing
Connections and design
Battery life (maker's claim)300 photographs–
Body weight625 g352 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 Japan announced 15 February 2001 and planned 10 April 2001 sale. Contemporary production DPReview includes retail purchase link; actual first-sale month unconfirmed, so year precision retained. No inferred official predecessor link
Recording mediaMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC; Memory Stick Micro and microSD variants require separate adaptersOriginal Memory Stick with 8 MB supplied; maker gives approximately five Fine or nine Standard maximum-size JPEGs on supplied card. Recording count depends on image format and capacity
PortsMulti/Micro USB terminal, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and micro HDMIUSB mini-B, mono A/V OUT with NTSC/PAL setting, ACC accessory minijack and DC input. USB connection does not establish USB 2.0 Hi-Speed or USB charging. Optional remote-control tripod uses ACC
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 limitsNP-FM50 InfoLITHIUM rechargeable pack. Exact guide claims approximately 2500 shots / 150 minutes LCD on or 3000 / 180 LCD off: continuous VGA 640×480 STANDARD NORMAL at 25°C, one shot about every four seconds with Memory Stick replacements as needed. Not CIPA or normal-use life. Playback 5000 / 270 minutes and 160×112 movie 170 minutes LCD on / 210 off are separate tests
ChargingUSB charging; power supply during shooting or playback requires separately sold AC-UD10In-camera charging while switched off using supplied AC-L10A/B/C adaptor. Approximately 150 minutes full charge from fully discharged at 25°C; not USB charging
DimensionsApproximately 129.6 × 93.2 × 114.8 mm width × height × depth, or 103.2 mm depth from lens front to monitor117×71×64 mm width×height×depth in Sony launch sheet and shared English manual
Weight detailApproximately 625 g body only, or 652 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 352 g body only in Sony Japan launch. Approximately 462 g including NP-FM50, Memory Stick, shoulder strap and lens cap in launch and manual; loaded weight not used as body mass
ColoursBlack–
In the boxNP-BX1 battery, AC-UUD12 adapter, micro USB cable, shoulder strap, shoe cap, lens cap and instructions; regional mains fittings varyNP-FM50 battery, AC-L10 adaptor and mains lead, 8 MB Memory Stick, USB and A/V cables, shoulder strap, lens cap/tether and software CD; exact regional contents vary

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