Sony has announced a new compact camera recently and its focused towards providing outrageous amounts of zoom. The new Cyber-shot HX350 is capable of up to 50x optical zoom with its new lens.
On the front is a 24-1200mm ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens in 35mm format. Alongside the optical, it can also allow up to 100x Clear Image Zoom. It supports ISO range of 80-3200 and an aperture range between f/2.8-6.3. Continuous shooting mode allows shooting of up to 10 frames per second.
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The Cyber-shot HX350 uses an EXMOR R sensor, and comes with BIONZ X image processor. Focus can be set on the Direct Manual Focus mode or just on the Lock-on Auto Focus. There’s Intelligent Active Mode, while Optical SteadyShot allows for less blur in photos and videos through image stabilisation. The resolution stands at 20.4 MP.
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On the back, you’ll get a mobile 7.5cm (3.0-inch) LCD which comes with 921k dot resolution. A built-in pop up flash can be used for low-light conditions, while the video Recording options can be maxed up to 1080p at 60 frames per second. Connectivity is done via micro-HDMI and USB 2.0, while battery life lasts up to 310 shots.
The mid-range camera sits in the market somewhere around your run-of-the-mill compact shooters and below traditional DSLRs, though it is styled to look a lot like the latter. There is a ring on the top to allow quick-changing of modes as the user sees fit.
The Cyber-shot HX350 is priced at 450 Euros and will be available come January.
