Sony A7 III vs Sony HX350
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Sony A7 III vs Sony HX350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Announced February 2018
- Previous Model is Sony A7 II
- Later Model is Sony A7 IV
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- Released December 2016
Sony A7 III vs Sony HX350 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Sony A7 III vs Sony HX350, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A7 III (24MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is very well matched but the A7 III (Full frame) and HX350 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A7 III was manufactured 15 months later than the HX350 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A7 III matches up versus the HX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A7 III vs Sony HX350 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7 III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The entire galleries are available at Sony A7 III Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Sony HX350
A7 III | HX350 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | December 2016 | Fresher by 15 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony A7 III
HX350 | A7 III |
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Common features in the Sony A7 III and Sony HX350
A7 III | HX350 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Display resolution | 922k | 922k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Sony A7 III vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A7 III has exterior dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).
Check out the Sony A7 III vs Sony HX350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A7 III and the HX350.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A7 III and HX350 is 63 and 62 respectively.
Sony A7 III vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A7 III and HX350.
All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A7 III because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A7 III will resolve extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent A7 III is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Sony A7 III vs Sony HX350 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha A7 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2018-02-27 | 2016-12-20 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz X | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 852.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5184 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
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 | 693 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | 202 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 650 grams (1.43 lb) | 652 grams (1.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 96 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 3730 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 610 photos | 300 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FZ100 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | Dual | One |
Retail pricing | $1,998 | - |