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Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX350

Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Older Model is Sony A7R III
  • Replacement is Sony A7R V
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
  • Announced December 2016
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX350 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Sony A7R IV versus Sony HX350, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and HX350 (20MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and HX350 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The A7R IV was manufactured 2 years later than the HX350 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A7R IV scores against the HX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony HX350

 A7R IV HX350 
AnnouncedJuly 2019December 2016Fresher by 32 months
Screen resolution1440k922kSharper screen (+518k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony A7R IV

 HX350 A7R IV 

Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony HX350

 A7R IV HX350 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R IV comes with physical measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A7R IV versus the HX350.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7R IV and HX350 is 62 and 62 respectively.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A7R IV and HX350.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A7R IV because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A7R IV will give greater detail due to its extra 41MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern A7R IV should have an edge in sensor technology.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Portrait photography camera
88
you can focus manually
excellent megapixels (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
48
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R IV Street photography advice
Sony HX350 Street photography advice
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (32,000)
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R IV Sports photography highlights
Sony HX350 Sports photography highlights
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery power (670 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A7R IV
Travel photography with Sony HX350
74
good battery power (670 per charge)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
excellent megapixels (61MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
54
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (652g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Landscape photography camera
88
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery power (670 per charge)
2 card slots
50
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A7R IV
Vlogging with Sony HX350
37
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
27
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (652g)
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R IV and Sony HX350
 Sony Alpha A7R IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-07-16 2016-12-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 9504 x 6336 5184 x 3456
Highest native ISO 32000 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 567 -
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,440 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 665 gr (1.47 pounds) 652 gr (1.44 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3344 not tested
Other
Battery life 670 pictures 300 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ100 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Two One
Retail price $3,498 -