Canon 5D MIV vs Sony HX350
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Canon 5D MIV vs Sony HX350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 30MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
- Launched August 2016
- Previous Model is Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Introduced December 2016
Canon 5D MIV vs Sony HX350 Overview
Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon 5D MIV vs Sony HX350, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and HX350 (20MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and HX350 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe 5D MIV was revealed 3 months prior to the HX350 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5D MIV being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 5D MIV matches up versus the HX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon 5D MIV vs Sony HX350 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The full galleries are provided at Canon 5D MIV Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Sony HX350
5D MIV | HX350 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1620k | 922k | Clearer screen (+698k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Canon 5D MIV
HX350 | 5D MIV | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Sony HX350
5D MIV | HX350 | |||
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Introduced | August 2016 | December 2016 | Same age | |
Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon 5D MIV vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 5D MIV has external dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 5D MIV vs Sony HX350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 5D MIV versus the HX350.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIV and HX350 is 55 and 62 respectively.
Canon 5D MIV vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MIV and HX350.
As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 5D MIV having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 5D MIV will produce greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.
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Canon 5D MIV vs Sony HX350 Specifications
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2016-08-25 | 2016-12-20 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 6+ | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 30 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6720 x 4480 | 5184 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 61 | - |
Cross focus points | 41 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 250 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,620k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 890 gr (1.96 lb) | 652 gr (1.44 lb) |
Dimensions | 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 91 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2995 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 900 photos | 300 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | Dual | Single |
Retail cost | $3,299 | - |