Nikon D5000 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D5000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelD5000Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
      Predecessor ModelNikon D60
      Successor ModelNikon D5100
      MSRP€450
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D5000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels12.9 Megapixel21 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.3 Megapixel20 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 3,20080 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range200 - 6,40080 - 12,800
      Photo Nikon D5000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
      ProcessorEXPEEDBIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution4288 x 28485184 x 3456
      Other Resolutions3216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, standard
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto,12 manual modes with fine-tuning, preset manual white balance, white balance bracketing (3 frames)
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Nikon D5000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points11
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark V with Superimposed Focus Brackets
      Optics Nikon D5000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 1200 mm
      Optical Zoom50x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 6.3
      Min Normal Focus Distance1 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D5000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size2.7"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D5000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.78x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.52x
      Viewfinder Resolution202k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-2 to +1
      Shutter Nikon D5000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.0 fps10.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D5000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain      		Off
      auto
      fill
      slow sync
      advanced
      rear sync
      Flash Range17.00 m at ISO 1008.50 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D5000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesManual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Program, Auto, Advanced Scene Modes
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Nikon D5000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
      DxO Low Light ISO868
      DxO Color Depth22.7
      DxO Dynamic Range12.5
      DxO Overall Score72
      Video Nikon D5000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
      Internal Recording ModesVideo with Mono Audio, NTSC & PAL Output
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMotion JPEGMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D5000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D5000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3
      Environmental Nikon D5000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D5000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
      Dimensions127 x 104 x 80 mm (5 x 4.09 x 3.15")130 x 93 x 103 mm (5.12 x 3.66 x 4.06")
      Weight (inc. batteries)590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz)652 g (1.44 lb / 23.00 oz)
      Power and Storage Nikon D5000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
      Battery PackEN-EL9aNB-BX1
      Battery Life510 shots300 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
      Other Nikon D5000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 secYes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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