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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T5

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX350SonyCyber-shot DSC-T5
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2017September 2005
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type–
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution20.4 MP5.1 MP
Largest image5184 × 38882592 × 1944
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–320064–400
Sensor detail1/2.3-type back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS; approximately 21.1 million total photosites. Optical format is distinct from physical dimensionsSony's Japanese launch sheet specifies a 1/2.5-type primary-colour interlaced CCD with 5.3 million total and 5.1 million effective photosites. Current UK support instead lists 1/2.4-type; format is omitted from the headline because these maker sources conflict
Image formatsJPEG Fine or Standard stills; no RAW; stitched Sweep Panorama output is distinct from single-frame resolutionJPEG Fine or Standard; 2592 × 1728 3:2 and 1920 × 1080 16:9 stills alongside smaller outputs; no RAW recording
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 folded optical path; actual 6.33–19.0 mm in original sheet, rounded to 6.3 mm on UK support; optical zoom stays inside the body
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 with illuminator; normal focus from 0.5 m, macro from 0.08 m wide or 0.25 m telephoto; Magnifying Glass from 0.01–0.2 m; preset focus distances
ShutterManual and shutter priority 30–1/4000 second; aperture priority 8–1/2000, Program 1–1/4000 and Intelligent Auto 4–1/4000Automatic 1/8–1/1000 second; Program 1–1/1000 second
Burst detailMaker maximum approximately 10 fps at maximum image resolution, for up to ten photographsUp to nine largest Fine JPEG frames at approximately 0.7-second intervals; up to 100 Standard VGA frames is a separate lower-resolution setting, not the full-resolution headline rate
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 or slow-sync modes; recommended reach 0.1–2.5 m wide or 0.5–2.0 m telephoto; red-eye reduction
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 in 1/3 EV steps; ten scene selections; three-step saturation, contrast and sharpening adjustments
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 and cannot use internal memory. 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 TFT; current UK support specifies 230,400 dots, rounded to 230,000 in original Japanese launch sheet; maker 100% coverage
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 photographs240 photographs
Body weight625 g114 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's original Japanese launch specifies 9 September 2005 first sale; announcement date is not used as the retail date
Recording mediaMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC; Memory Stick Micro and microSD variants require separate adapters32 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo or PRO Duo slot; internal recording requires removing the card, and card images cannot be copied back into internal memory
PortsMulti/Micro USB terminal, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and micro HDMIMulti-terminal with supplied USB/AV/DC cable; Hi-Speed USB 2.0, mono composite AV and DC input; 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 InfoLithium; maker CIPA claim 240 photographs or 120 minutes; claimed performance is distinct from a reviewer's measured battery use
ChargingUSB charging; power supply during shooting or playback requires separately sold AC-UD10Supplied BC-CS3 battery charger; optional Cyber-shot Station CSS-TNA
DimensionsApproximately 129.6 × 93.2 × 114.8 mm width × height × depth, or 103.2 mm depth from lens front to monitorCurrent UK table gives 93.5 × 60 × 20.3 mm (width × height × depth); original Japanese sheet gives 93.6 mm width and 15.3 mm at thinnest section
Weight detailApproximately 625 g body only, or 652 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 114 g body only; 139 g with battery and card
Materials–Anodised metal body; hairline finish on silver, red or gold and blasted finish on black
ColoursBlackSilver, red, gold or black
In the boxNP-BX1 battery, AC-UUD12 adapter, micro USB cable, shoulder strap, shoe cap, lens cap and instructions; regional mains fittings varyNP-FT1, BC-CS3 charger, dedicated multi-terminal USB/AV/DC cable, wrist strap and software CD; memory card not included

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