Sony A7 vs Sony HX350

Following is a in depth review of the Sony A7 versus Sony HX350, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the A7 (24MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the A7 (Full frame) and HX350 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The A7 was launched 3 years prior to the HX350 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A7 matches up against the HX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A7 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A7 features physical dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A7 against the HX350.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A7 and HX350 is 78 and 62 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A7 and HX350.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A7 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony A7 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged A7 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.