Sony A7c vs Sony HX350

In this article, we are evaluating the Sony A7c versus Sony HX350, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A7c (24MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is very close but the A7c (Full frame) and HX350 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The A7c was unveiled 3 years later than the HX350 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A7c scores vs the HX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7c & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A7c Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A7c features external measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A7c versus the HX350.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7c and HX350 is 78 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A7c and HX350.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A7c with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony A7c will render greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent A7c is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.