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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX350SonyCyber-shot DSC-WX10
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 20172011
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSExmor R CMOS
Effective resolution20.4 MP16.2 MP
Largest image5184 × 38884608 × 3456
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–3200100–3200
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 back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS; approximately 16.8 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 photographs, maximum 4608 × 3456 in 4:3 or 4608 × 2592 in 16:9; MPF 3D photographs, 2D/3D panoramas and Sweep Multi Angle. High-resolution panorama reaches 10480 × 4096; normal panoramas up to 7152 × 1080 or 4912 × 1920
ISO detailSingle-frame ISO 80–3200; Multi-Frame NR separately provides ISO 6400 and 12800 by combining photographs–
Image processorBIONZ XBIONZ
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–1200 mm equivalent24–168 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–6.3f/2.4–5.9
Optical zoom50×7×
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 seven-times optical zoom, six elements in five groups including five aspherical elements; actual 4.28–30.0 mm. Equivalent 24–168 mm for 4:3 photographs, 26–182 mm for 16:9 photographs or movies, 32–224 mm for 4:3 movies. Optical zoom operates during movies
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-point multipoint, centre-weighted or flexible-spot AF with illuminator and tracking; manual and semi-manual focus. Approximately 5 cm minimum focus wide or 100 cm telephoto
ShutterManual and shutter priority 30–1/4000 second; aperture priority 8–1/2000, Program 1–1/4000 and Intelligent Auto 4–1/4000Auto 2–1/1600 second; Program Auto 1–1/1600 second; Manual 30–1/1600 second
Burst detailMaker maximum approximately 10 fps at maximum image resolution, for up to ten photographsApproximately 10 fps at maximum resolution for up to ten frames; this is a brief buffered burst rather than sustained continuous shooting. Flash reduces speed and some modes do not permit bursts
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot for stills; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic compensation, including rotation, with a cropped field of viewOptical SteadyShot for photographs; Active optical stabilisation mode for movies
FlashBuilt-in manually raised flash; ISO Auto range approximately 0.5–8.5 m wide or 2.4–3.5 m telephotoBuilt-in flash, Auto, forced, slow-sync or off; ISO Auto range approximately 0.35–7.1 m wide or 1–2.9 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, Superior Auto, Program Auto, Manual, Easy, scenes, Background Defocus, Intelligent Sweep Panorama, 3D stills, 3D Sweep Panorama, Sweep Multi Angle and movies; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps. Manual exposure adjusts shutter and two-step aperture/ND settings; no aperture- or shutter-priority modes
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps1920 × 1080 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 limitAVCHD MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, 1920 × 1080 up to 24 Mbps or 1440 × 1080 at 9 Mbps. NTSC/Japan 60i means approximately 60 interlaced fields per second and 30 frame pairs; PAL 50i means 50 fields and 25 frame pairs. MP4 records 1440 × 1080 at 12 Mbps, 1280 × 720 at 6 Mbps or VGA at 3 Mbps, approximately 30 fps NTSC or 25 fps PAL. Approximately 29-minute clip limit. Dual Rec captures up to ten 3 MP 16:9 or 2 MP 4:3 stills during a movie
AudioBuilt-in microphone; AVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC-LC stereoSony Australia support specifies a stereo microphone; the original instruction manual instead labels the microphone monaural. AVCHD Dolby Digital 2-channel or MP4 AAC-LC 2-channel movie audio; mono speaker
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicNone
Screen size3″2.8″
Screen dots921,600460,800
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenYesNo
Display detail3.0-type Xtra Fine TFT LCD, 921600 dots; tilts approximately 90° up and 60° down, without touch inputFixed 2.8-type Clear Photo LCD Plus TFT with 460800 dots, brightness adjustment and automatic bright monitoring; no touchscreen or 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 photographs360 photographs
Body weight625 g132 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 2011. Sony Japan’s January announcement scheduled 4 March availability; the prospective date does not establish the actual first worldwide on-sale day or month
Recording mediaMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC; Memory Stick Micro and microSD variants require separate adaptersApproximately 19 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo, SD, SDHC and SDXC. Movies require recommended Class 4 or faster SD cards or Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2/PRO-HG Duo
PortsMulti/Micro USB terminal, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and micro HDMIProprietary Type 3b multi terminal for composite AV output, USB and DC input; USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and mini-HDMI for 2D/3D viewing
Wireless connectionsHelp Guide documents separately purchased Eye-Fi memory-card transfer; no built-in wireless transfer is documentedTransferJet send/receive with a compatible TransferJet Memory Stick and receiving equipment; Eye-Fi card support. No GPS
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-BG1, optional NP-FG1; approximately 360 photographs or 180 minutes of still shooting under CIPA conditions. Approximately 85 minutes total movie recording under Sony’s test conditions, distinct from the 29-minute clip limit
ChargingUSB charging; power supply during shooting or playback requires separately sold AC-UD10In-camera USB charging with supplied AC-UB10/UB10B or a computer; external USB power supply supports playback
DimensionsApproximately 129.6 × 93.2 × 114.8 mm width × height × depth, or 103.2 mm depth from lens front to monitor95.0 × 53.5 × 23.3 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA compliant
Weight detailApproximately 625 g body only, or 652 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 132 g body-only; approximately 161 g including NP-BG1 and Memory Stick Duo, as identified by Sony Japan and the instruction manual
ColoursBlackBlack, gold or violet in Japan; 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 varyNP-BG1, AC adapter, proprietary USB cable, wrist strap and software CD; regional contents differ

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