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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX350

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX20 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX40 HS
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Released December 2016
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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX350 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX30 IS and Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and HX350 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was revealed 7 years prior to the HX350 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX30 IS grades against the HX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Sony HX350

 SX30 IS HX350 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Canon SX30 IS

 HX350 SX30 IS 
ReleasedDecember 2016September 2010Fresher by 76 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Sony HX350

 SX30 IS HX350 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS features outside measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX30 IS against the HX350.

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and HX350 is 64 and 62 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and HX350.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX350 to give more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SX30 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX350 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX30 IS
Street photography with Sony HX350
49
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average in class (601 grams)
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX30 IS
Sports photography with Sony HX350
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amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony HX350 Travel photography highlights
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good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (601 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (652 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
49
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging details
Sony HX350 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
more heavy than average in class (601 grams)
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (652g)
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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Sony HX350
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-09-14 2016-12-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 601 grams (1.32 lb) 652 grams (1.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $400 -