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Sony A9 II vs Sony HX350

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Sony A9 II vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Released October 2019
  • Older Model is Sony A9
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump 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 A9 II vs Sony HX350 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony A9 II vs Sony HX350, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Sony. The resolution of the A9 II (24MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the A9 II (Full frame) and HX350 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The A9 II was released 2 years after the HX350 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A9 II grades versus the HX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Sony HX350

 A9 II HX350 
ReleasedOctober 2019December 2016Newer by 34 months
Display resolution1440k922kSharper display (+518k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony A9 II

 HX350 A9 II 

Common features in the Sony A9 II and Sony HX350

 A9 II HX350 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony A9 II vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A9 II features physical measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Look at the Sony A9 II vs Sony HX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A9 II and the HX350.

Sony A9 II vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A9 II and HX350 is 62 and 62 respectively.

Sony A9 II vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony A9 II vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A9 II and HX350.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A9 II featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony A9 II will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern A9 II is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Sony A9 II vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Sony A9 II vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A9 II vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A9 II Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX350 Portrait photography highlights
85
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
47
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
offers face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A9 II Street photography highlights
Sony HX350 Street photography highlights
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather proof
good ISO range (51,200)
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A9 II Sports photography advice
Sony HX350 Sports photography advice
87
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
good battery pack (690 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A9 II as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Travel photography camera
73
good battery pack (690 shots)
weather proof
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
54
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (652g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A9 II
Landscape photography with Sony HX350
86
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery pack (690 per charge)
has dual storage slots
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A9 II Vlogging info
Sony HX350 Vlogging info
36
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
27
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (652g)
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Sony A9 II vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A9 II and Sony HX350
 Sony Alpha A9 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A9 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-10-03 2016-12-20
Body design 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 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 693 -
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,440 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dot 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 678 gr (1.49 lb) 652 gr (1.44 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 690 images 300 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Two 1
Retail price $4,498 -