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Nikon A1000 vs Sony HX350

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Nikon A1000 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Older Model is Nikon A900
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed December 2016
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Nikon A1000 vs Sony HX350 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Nikon A1000 vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was released 2 years later than the HX350 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A1000 matches up versus the HX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Sony HX350

 A1000 HX350 
RevealedJanuary 2019December 2016More recent by 26 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Nikon A1000

 HX350 A1000 
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Sony HX350

 A1000 HX350 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing

Nikon A1000 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A1000 provides outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A1000 vs the HX350.

Nikon A1000 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and HX350 is 86 and 62 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A1000 and HX350.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony HX350 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger A1000 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon A1000 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography details
Sony HX350 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A1000
Street photography with Sony HX350
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tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
very small sensor (1/2.3")
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A1000
Sports photography with Sony HX350
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amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography factors
Sony HX350 Travel photography factors
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supports focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
not so great battery power (250 shots)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (652 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography information
Sony HX350 Landscape photography information
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manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
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has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging info
Sony HX350 Vlogging info
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rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have mic socket
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (652 grams)
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Nikon A1000 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Sony HX350
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix A1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-01-18 2016-12-20
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 98% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lbs) 652 grams (1.44 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images 300 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $477 -