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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T3

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX350SonyCyber-shot DSC-T3
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2017October 2004
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-typeOther
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 dimensions1/2.4-type primary-colour interlaced CCD; 5.3 million total and 5.1 million effective photosites
Image formatsJPEG Fine or Standard stills; no RAW; stitched Sweep Panorama output is distinct from single-frame resolutionJPEG still images; 2592 × 1728 3:2 mode and smaller outputs
ISO detailSingle-frame ISO 80–3200; Multi-Frame NR separately provides ISO 6400 and 12800 by combining photographs–
Image processorBIONZ XReal Imaging Processor
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–1200 mm equivalent38–114 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–6.3f/3.5–4.4
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-Tessar, actual 6.7–20.1 mm; internal optical zoom with automatic lens cover; digital zoom separately from optical zoom
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 telephotoFive-point multi-area AF; normal focus from 0.5 m, macro from 0.08 m wide or 0.25 m telephoto; Magnifying Glass mode focuses from 0.01–0.2 m wide
ShutterManual and shutter priority 30–1/4000 second; aperture priority 8–1/2000, Program 1–1/4000 and Intelligent Auto 4–1/4000Auto 1/8–1/1000 second; Program 1–1/1000 second; High-speed Shutter scene 1/250–1/1000 second
Burst detailMaker maximum approximately 10 fps at maximum image resolution, for up to ten photographsBrief four-shot burst; separate Multi Burst mode does not represent full-resolution continuous shooting
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 automatic, forced, off and slow-sync modes; maker states improved maximum reach of 1.7 m
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 and program exposure with ±2 EV adjustment in 1/3 EV steps; nine scene selections
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-1 with sound; VGA Fine 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO Duo; Standard VGA approximately 16.6 fps and 160 × 112 video-mail approximately 8.3 fps
AudioBuilt-in microphone; AVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC-LC stereo–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicNone
Screen size3″2.5″
Screen dots921,600230,400
TouchscreenNo–
Tilting screenYes–
Display detail3.0-type Xtra Fine TFT LCD, 921600 dots; tilts approximately 90° up and 60° down, without touch inputHybrid reflective/backlit Clear Photo LCD with anti-reflection treatment; sole viewfinder. Current UK support specifies 230,400 dots, rounded to 230,000 in the original Japanese launch sheet
Viewfinder detail0.2-type electronic finder, 201600-dot equivalent resolution and 100% coverage; manual finder/monitor switching without an automatic eye sensor–
Connections and design
Bluetooth–No
Battery life (maker's claim)300 photographs180 photographs
Body weight625 g146 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 manualOriginal Sony Japan sheet gives 15 October 2004 first sale and explicitly identifies the T3 as successor to T1. Regional introduction dates differ
Recording mediaMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC; Memory Stick Micro and microSD variants require separate adaptersMemory Stick Duo or PRO Duo; supplied 32 MB Duo card and adapter
PortsMulti/Micro USB terminal, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and micro HDMICamera multi-terminal connects to supplied Cyber-shot Station for USB 2.0, mono AV output and DC power; PictBridge direct printing
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-FT1; maker CIPA claim 180 photographs or 90 minutes, with LCD on, zoom cycled, flash on half of exposures and power cycled every ten shots
ChargingUSB charging; power supply during shooting or playback requires separately sold AC-UD10Supplied AC adapter and Cyber-shot Station UC-TC
DimensionsApproximately 129.6 × 93.2 × 114.8 mm width × height × depth, or 103.2 mm depth from lens front to monitor91 × 60 × 17.8 mm (width × height × depth); 17.3 mm at thinnest section
Weight detailApproximately 625 g body only, or 652 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 146 g camera only; 171 g including battery and card
ColoursBlackSilver or black
In the boxNP-BX1 battery, AC-UUD12 adapter, micro USB cable, shoulder strap, shoe cap, lens cap and instructions; regional mains fittings varyJapanese package includes UC-TC station, NP-FT1, AC adapter, USB and AV cables, power cord, 32 MB Memory Stick Duo and adapter, wrist strap, tripod camera holder and software CD

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