Sony A9 II vs Sony HX350
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Sony A9 II vs Sony HX350 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony A9 II vs Sony HX350 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A9 Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A9 II Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Sony HX350
A9 II | HX350 | |||
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Released | October 2019 | December 2016 | Newer by 34 months | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 922k | Sharper display (+518k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony A9 II
HX350 | A9 II |
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Common features in the Sony A9 II and Sony HX350
A9 II | HX350 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Sony A9 II vs Sony HX350 Specifications
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | |
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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 | - |