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Sony A7 III vs Sony HX350

Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A7 III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Sony A7 III vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Sony A7 III
(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
Sony HX350
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Sony HX350

 A7 III HX350 
ReleasedFebruary 2018December 2016Fresher by 15 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony A7 III

 HX350 A7 III 

Common features in the Sony A7 III and Sony HX350

 A7 III HX350 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution922k922kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A7 III vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A7 III and HX350 is 63 and 62 respectively.

Sony A7 III vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A7 III vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Sony A7 III vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7 III vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7 III Portrait photography info
Sony HX350 Portrait photography info
84
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
48
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
provides face detect focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A7 III
Street photography with Sony HX350
78
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A7 III
Sports photography with Sony HX350
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (610 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7 III Travel photography features
Sony HX350 Travel photography features
73
better than average battery power (610 per charge)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
54
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (652 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7 III Landscape photography factors
Sony HX350 Landscape photography factors
85
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery power (610 CIPA)
has double storage slots
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7 III Vlogging advice
Sony HX350 Vlogging advice
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
27
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (652 grams)
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Sony A7 III vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 III and Sony HX350
 Sony Alpha A7 IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
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 -