Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 Review

Overall Score

45

Main Features

  • 20 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 24-1000 mm (50x) F2.8-6.3 Zoom Lens
  • 80 - 3200 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • 202k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 130 x 93 x 103 mm, 652g.
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 Overview


First introduced in December, 2016, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 is a 20 MP Compact with a 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sized BSI-CMOS sensor.


Proc and Cons of Sony HX350


Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model. Compare Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 with competitors in small sensor superzoom cameras.

Pros
Built-in Wireless
Tilting Screen
20MP High Resolution Sensor
10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
Manual Focus
202k dot Viewfinder Resolution
Optical Image Stabilization
AF Face Detection
922k dots Screen Resolution
1/4000s Max Shutter Speed
Manual Exposure Mode
6.3 Lens at Tele
24 mm Wide Angle Lens
Cons
No Bluetooth
No Touch Screen
No External Flash
Slow Lens at Tele: F6.3
No Articulating Screen
No Environmental Sealing
Slow Lens at Wide: F2.8
Low Battery Life: 300 shots
Type Scores

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 has an Overall Score of 45/100 and ranked #250 out of 802 in Compact cameras, and ranked #621 out of 1222 in all cameras.

Sony HX350 Scores
Imaging score
23
Features score
46
Value for money score
41
Portability score
73
Overall score
45
Average Scores in Small Sensor Superzoom
Imaging Score
25
Features Score
51
Value For Money Score
61
Portability Score
85
Overall score
45

Physical Dimensions of Sony HX350


Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 weighs 652g and has external dimensions of 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.12 x 3.66 x 4.06"). Considering that the average weight of Small Sensor Superzoom cameras is 392g, Sony HX350 is 260 grams more than the average weight of cameras in this category. Sony HX350 is more by 17mm more than the average length in Small Sensor Superzoom.

Weight Comparison
Small Sensor Superzoom Cameras


Sony HX350
652g
Average weight
392g
Min weight
136g
Max weight
1415g

Thickness Comparison
Small Sensor Superzoom Cameras


Sony HX350
103mm
Average Thickness
65mm
Min Thickness
0mm
Max Thickness
181mm

Here is the front and top view image of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 with the dimensions:

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350

Specifications of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350


General
Brand Sony
Model Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Announced December, 2016
Body Type SLR-like (bridge)
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0
Macro Focus Range 1
Screen
Screen Size 3"
Screen Type Tilting
Screen Resolution 922k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 202
Viewfinder Coverage 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0
Number of Cross Focus Points
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 8.50
Flash Modes Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ± EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions - mm
Sensor Area 0.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 20 MP
Max Image Resolution 5184 x 3456
Max Native ISO 3200
Min Native ISO 80
Max Boosted ISO 12800
Min Boosted ISO 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 300 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model
Physical
Weight 652 g
Physical Dimensions 130 x 93 x 103 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage Slots 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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