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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S85

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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 MP3.98 MP
Largest image5184 × 38882272 × 1704
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 4.13 million total and 3.98 million effective photosites, primary-colour filter, interlaced square-pixel CCD scan. Optical 1/1.8-type is not a physical sensor measurement; 2272×1704 output pixel count is distinct from effective photosites
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 2272×1704 or 2272×1520 3:2, with lower resolutions. 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 analogue-to-digital conversion in exact maker launch; JPEG output is not thereby 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 with additional digital enlargement up to 6× combined. Optional black VAD-S70 B adaptor supports conversion lenses and filters; no kit accessory included in body figures
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 telephotoMaker gives autofocus from 0.5 m to infinity, macro from 4 cm to infinity. AF illuminator and selectable distance presets in exact shared manual
ShutterManual and shutter priority 30–1/4000 second; aperture priority 8–1/2000, Program 1–1/4000 and Intelligent Auto 4–1/4000Maker Auto 1/30–1/1000 second and shutter priority 8–1/1000 second; mode limitations retained
Burst detailMaker maximum approximately 10 fps at maximum image resolution, for up to ten photographsBurst 3 records only three stills at approximately 0.6-second intervals in Sony launch/manual; no flash and no shutter slower than one second. DPReview measured a faster short burst with a subsequent writing wait; neither is a sustained continuous frame-rate claim. Its copied two-shot summary table not used
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, red-eye Auto, forced and off, recommended 0.3–3 m at Auto ISO. Accessory shoe has no electrical contacts; optional Sony HVL-F1000 flash 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 manual exposure. Rear jog dial and AE Lock. ±2 EV compensation; three-shot automatic exposure bracketing with ±0.3, ±0.7 or ±1.0 EV steps. 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. Sony limits each HQ clip to 15 seconds; MPEG Movie EX runs to card capacity. Maker 90-minute recording capacity applies to 160×112 with optional 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 shared exact English manual; Japan launch rounds to approximately 123,000. Separate rear status LCD. 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 finder with dioptre adjustment; exact manual recommends rear screen 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 7 June 2001 with planned 28 June sale. Contemporary July 2001 owner test records actual Hong Kong shop purchase; first actual on-sale month not established, so year precision retained. S75 remained a separate lower-resolution option; no assumed replacement 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 16 MB supplied. Maker gives approximately eight Fine maximum-resolution JPEGs on supplied card; format and capacity affect count
PortsMulti/Micro USB terminal, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and micro HDMIUSB mini-B, mono A/V OUT with NTSC/PAL selection, ACC accessory minijack and DC input. USB does not establish USB 2.0 Hi-Speed or USB charging. Optional Sony remote 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 pack. Shared 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 card replacements. These are not CIPA or normal-use figures. 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-UD10Charges in camera while switched off using supplied AC-L10 adaptor. Approximately 150 minutes full charge from completely discharged at 25°C in exact manual; not USB charging
DimensionsApproximately 129.6 × 93.2 × 114.8 mm width × height × depth, or 103.2 mm depth from lens front to monitorApproximately 117×71×64 mm width×height×depth excluding maximum protrusions in Japan launch; shared guide gives same dimensions
Weight detailApproximately 625 g body only, or 652 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 352 g body in Sony Japan launch; approximately 462 g includes NP-FM50, MSA-16A Memory Stick, shoulder strap and lens cap. Shared English guide also specifies 462 g loaded; not substituted for body weight
ColoursBlack–
In the boxNP-BX1 battery, AC-UUD12 adapter, micro USB cable, shoulder strap, shoe cap, lens cap and instructions; regional mains fittings vary16 MB Memory Stick, NP-FM50, AC-L10A adaptor and mains lead, USB and A/V cables, shoulder strap, lens cap/tether and software CD; Japan iJump and PlayStation 2 trial software are regional extras

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