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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX350SonyCyber-shot DSC-W830
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 20172014
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution20.4 MP20.1 MP
Largest image5184 × 38885152 × 3864
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 20.1 million effective and 20.5 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 in sRGB, maximum 5152 × 3864 in 4:3 or 5152 × 2896 in 16:9; smaller 10M, 5M, VGA and 16:9 2M options. Sweep Panorama includes 360-degree 11520 × 1080, standard and wide formats
ISO detailSingle-frame ISO 80–3200; Multi-Frame NR separately provides ISO 6400 and 12800 by combining photographsStill images Auto or ISO 80–3200; movie Auto approximately ISO 250–1250
Image processorBIONZ X–
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–1200 mm equivalent25–200 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–6.3f/3.3–6.3
Optical zoom50×8×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst10 fps0.8 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 magnificationZEISS Vario-Tessar eight-times optical zoom, actual 4.5–36 mm, equivalent 25–200 mm at maximum still-image readout; eight elements in seven groups, including five aspherical elements according to Sony Japan
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, tracking and face-tracking autofocus; approximately 5 cm minimum focus wide or 150 cm telephoto from the lens front
ShutterManual and shutter priority 30–1/4000 second; aperture priority 8–1/2000, Program 1–1/4000 and Intelligent Auto 4–1/4000Intelligent Auto 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 0.8 fps at maximum resolution for up to 100 photographs; availability and speed depend on shooting mode and flash use
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot for stills; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic compensation, including rotation, with a cropped field of viewOptical SteadyShot for still photographs; movie Active mode combines optical and electronic stabilisation
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, off and Advanced Flash; Sony Japan ISO Auto range approximately 0.3–2.8 m wide or 1.5–2 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, Program Auto, Easy, scenes, Picture Effects, movies and Sweep Panorama; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps. Two wide-angle aperture settings F3.3/F8 with ND filter; automatic, preset and 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 limitMP4, 1280 × 720 Fine at 9 Mbps or Standard at 6 Mbps, plus VGA at 3 Mbps, all approximately 30 fps according to Sony Japan. Fine recording limited to approximately 15 minutes by the 2 GB file limit; optical zoom usable during recording
AudioBuilt-in microphone; AVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC-LC stereoMP4 movie audio is mono MPEG-4 AAC-LC
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 with 230400 dots and five brightness levels; no built-in 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 photographs210 photographs
Body weight625 g104 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 internationally in 2014. Sony Asia Pacific announced the model on 7 January and scheduled February availability; this prospective date 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; SD, SDHC and SDXC, Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO Duo High Speed and PRO-HG Duo; compatible microSD-family and Memory Stick Micro cards require an adapter
PortsMulti/Micro USB terminal, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and micro HDMIProprietary multi-terminal for AV output and USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
Wireless connectionsHelp Guide documents separately purchased Eye-Fi memory-card transfer; no built-in wireless transfer is documentedNo built-in Wi-Fi; compatible Eye-Fi cards supported according to Sony Japan
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, optional NP-BN1; approximately 210 photographs or 100 minutes under CIPA conditions. Movie use approximately 40 minutes actual or 95 minutes continuous, distinct from the per-file limit
ChargingUSB charging; power supply during shooting or playback requires separately sold AC-UD10In-camera USB charging; Sony Japan permits shooting with the optional AC-UD10 adapter
DimensionsApproximately 129.6 × 93.2 × 114.8 mm width × height × depth, or 103.2 mm depth from lens front to monitor93.1 × 52.5 × 22.5 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA compliant
Weight detailApproximately 625 g body only, or 652 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 104 g body-only; approximately 120 g including NP-BN and Memory Stick Duo
ColoursBlackSilver, black, pink or violet in the Asia Pacific launch; regional choices differ
In the boxNP-BX1 battery, AC-UUD12 adapter, micro USB cable, shoulder strap, shoe cap, lens cap and instructions; regional mains fittings varySony Japan lists NP-BN, AC-UB10C, dedicated multi-terminal USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; regional adapter and mains-lead provision differs

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