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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX350SonyCyber-shot DSC-W690
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 20172012
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution20.4 MP16.1 MP
Largest image5184 × 38884608 × 3456
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 Super HAD CCD, approximately 16.1 million effective and 16.4 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 4608 × 3456 in 4:3 or 4608 × 2592 in 16:9. Sweep Panorama standard 4912 × 1080 or 3424 × 1920, wide 7152 × 1080 or 4912 × 1920, 360-degree horizontal 11520 × 1080
ISO detailSingle-frame ISO 80–3200; Multi-Frame NR separately provides ISO 6400 and 12800 by combining photographsISO 80–3200 in Auto, ISO 80–800 in Program Auto according to Sony UK specifications
Image processorBIONZ XBIONZ
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–1200 mm equivalent25–250 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–6.3f/3.3–5.9
Optical zoom50×10×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst10 fps1 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 4.45–44.5 mm; 25–250 mm equivalent for 4:3 photographs and 27.5–275 mm for 16:9 photographs
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 telephotoMultipoint, centre, spot and tracking autofocus with face tracking; approximately 5 cm minimum distance at wide angle or 150 cm at telephoto. AF illuminator, face detection and Smile Shutter
ShutterManual and shutter priority 30–1/4000 second; aperture priority 8–1/2000, Program 1–1/4000 and Intelligent Auto 4–1/4000Intelligent Auto 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 photographsApproximately 1 fps at full resolution; up to 100 continuous frames. Focus, white balance and exposure are fixed from the first frame, flash is disabled and intervals can lengthen with image size. ePHOTOzine measured 1 fps at 16 megapixels
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot for stills; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic compensation, including rotation, with a cropped field of viewOptical SteadyShot; Standard and Active movie modes, with a changed angle of view in Active mode
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, slow-sync or off; ISO Auto range approximately 0.3–3.3 m wide or 1.5–1.9 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, scenes, Sweep Panorama and Picture Effects; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps, custom one-push white balance
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 limitMaker user guide specifies progressive MPEG-4 MP4 with AAC audio at approximately 30 fps: 1280 × 720 Fine 9 Mbps or Standard 6 Mbps, plus VGA 3 Mbps. Sony Hong Kong launch specifications instead list 25 fps; regional timing differs. Optical zoom during recording
AudioBuilt-in microphone; AVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC-LC stereoBuilt-in mono microphone and mono speaker
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicNone
Screen size3″3″
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 three-inch 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 g124 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 manualReleased in 2012. Sony Hong Kong scheduled early April availability in its 29 February announcement; this prospective schedule does not establish the actual first on-sale month
Recording mediaMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC; Memory Stick Micro and microSD variants require separate adaptersApproximately 27 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO Duo High Speed, PRO-HG Duo, SD, SDHC and SDXC. Memory Stick Micro, Micro Mark2, microSD and microSDHC require an adapter
PortsMulti/Micro USB terminal, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and micro HDMIMulti-use USB/AV terminal, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and standard-definition composite output; no HDMI
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-BN lithium-ion battery; maker claim approximately 220 photographs or 110 minutes in normal shooting conditions, identified as CIPA by ePHOTOzine
ChargingUSB charging; power supply during shooting or playback requires separately sold AC-UD10Supplied external battery charger
DimensionsApproximately 129.6 × 93.2 × 114.8 mm width × height × depth, or 103.2 mm depth from lens front to monitor94.3 × 56.1 × 21.7 mm (width × height × depth); maker launch also quotes 17.5 mm at the thinnest part
Weight detailApproximately 625 g body only, or 652 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 124 g body-only; approximately 142 g with battery and Memory Stick Duo
Materials–Metal front and plastic remainder according to ePHOTOzine
ColoursBlackBlack, silver, blue or red; 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-BN, external battery charger, multi-use USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; AC power cord where supplied

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