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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX350SonyCyber-shot DSC-W380
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2017January 2010
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution20.4 MP14.1 MP
Largest image5184 × 38884320 × 3240
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–320080–3200
Sensor detail1/2.3-type back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS; approximately 21.1 million total photosites. Optical format is distinct from physical dimensions1/2.3-type primary-colour Super HAD CCD, approximately 14.1 million effective and 14.5 million total photosites; optical format is not physical dimensions
Image formatsJPEG Fine or Standard stills; no RAW; stitched Sweep Panorama output is distinct from single-frame resolutionJPEG, maximum 4320 × 3240; 16:9 images 4320 × 2432 or 1920 × 1080. Sweep Panorama records 4912 × 1080 or 7152 × 1080 horizontally, 3424 × 1920 or 4912 × 1920 vertically
ISO detailSingle-frame ISO 80–3200; Multi-Frame NR separately provides ISO 6400 and 12800 by combining photographsAuto or ISO 80–3200 at full resolution
Image processorBIONZ XBIONZ with standard and Plus D-range optimisation, Clear RAW NR and slow-shutter noise reduction; still photographs recorded as JPEG rather than RAW
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–1200 mm equivalent24–120 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–6.3f/2.4–5.9
Optical zoom50×5×
StabilisationOptical lens 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 magnificationSony G lens, actual 4.25–21.25 mm, equivalent to 24–120 mm for stills; six elements in five groups including five aspherical elements. Movie field of view equivalent to 28–140 mm in 16:9 or 34–170 mm in 4:3. No conversion-lens or filter attachment
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 telephotoNine-area Multipoint, centre or spot AF with illuminator; auto/macro focus approximately 5 cm wide or 50 cm telephoto. Face detection with child/adult priority, Smile Shutter, blink detection and face-triggered self-timer
ShutterManual and shutter priority 30–1/4000 second; aperture priority 8–1/2000, Program 1–1/4000 and Intelligent Auto 4–1/4000Auto approximately 2–1/1600 second; Program Auto 1–1/1600 second
Burst detailMaker maximum approximately 10 fps at maximum image resolution, for up to ten photographsSony Japan specifies approximately 1.5 fps at maximum resolution for up to four frames. Handbook permits up to 100 successive images with slower intervals; focus, white balance and exposure remain fixed from the first frame and flash is disabled
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot for stills; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic compensation, including rotation, with a cropped field of viewOptical SteadyShot
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, forced, off, slow-sync and red-eye reduction; ISO Auto range approximately 0.2–4.8 m wide or 0.5–2.0 m telephoto
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 stepsIntelligent Auto, Easy, Program Auto, Sweep Panorama and eleven scene selections including fireworks; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps. One-push custom white balance; shutter and aperture remain automatic
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps1280 × 720 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-4 Visual progressive 1280 × 720 at approximately 30 fps, Fine 9 Mbps or Standard 6 Mbps; VGA 640 × 480 at approximately 30 fps and 3 Mbps. AAC audio in MP4 files. Optical zoom available during movies; continuous recording approximately 29 minutes
AudioBuilt-in microphone; AVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC-LC stereoBuilt-in mono microphone and speaker; mono AV audio output
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicNone
Screen size3″2.7″
Screen dots921,600230,400
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenYesNo
Display detail3.0-type Xtra Fine TFT LCD, 921600 dots; tilts approximately 90° up and 60° down, without touch inputFixed 2.7-type Clear Photo TFT LCD, 230400 dots; no optical or electronic viewfinder
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
Battery life (maker's claim)300 photographs220 photographs
Body weight625 g108 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 Hong Kong 13 January 2010 announcement describes the W380 as available at its retail price. Sony Japan scheduled 5 February 2010. Exact first global retail day unconfirmed
Recording mediaMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC; Memory Stick Micro and microSD variants require separate adaptersApproximately 45 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo, SD, SDHC and SDXC. For movies, Sony recommends PRO Duo Mark2, PRO-HG Duo or SD-family Class4 or faster
PortsMulti/Micro USB terminal, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and micro HDMIType3 multi-use connector for USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, AV, DC input and optional HD component cable; no HDMI socket
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 limitsSupplied NP-BN1, typical 2.3 Wh/630 mAh and minimum 2.2 Wh/600 mAh. Exact W380 manual CIPA claim approximately 220 photographs/110 minutes at 25°C, Normal display, fully charged battery, Memory Stick PRO Duo, alternating zoom ends, flash every second shot and power cycle every ten
ChargingUSB charging; power supply during shooting or playback requires separately sold AC-UD10External BC-CSN/BC-CSNB battery charger, approximately 245 minutes full or 185 minutes normal charge at 25°C; optional AC-LS5 AC adapter
DimensionsApproximately 129.6 × 93.2 × 114.8 mm width × height × depth, or 103.2 mm depth from lens front to monitor91.7 × 51.9 × 20.9 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA dimensions; manual gives 19.7 mm depth excluding protrusions
Weight detailApproximately 625 g body only, or 652 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 108 g body-only in Sony Japan specifications; approximately 124 g including NP-BN1 and Memory Stick Duo
Materials–Metal body (PhotographyBlog)
ColoursBlackSilver, black, red or gold; regional availability varies
In the boxNP-BX1 battery, AC-UUD12 adapter, micro USB cable, shoulder strap, shoe cap, lens cap and instructions; regional mains fittings varyNP-BN1, external battery charger, multi-use USB/AV cable, wrist strap, software/handbook CD-ROM and instructions; memory card sold separately

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