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Sony A350 vs Sony HX1

Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Sony A350 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Announced June 2008
  • Refreshed by Sony A380
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Introduced April 2009
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Sony A350 vs Sony HX1 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Sony A350 vs Sony HX1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the A350 (14MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the A350 (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor measurements.

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The A350 was released 10 months before the HX1 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the A350 scores versus the HX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony HX1

 A350 HX1 

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony A350

 HX1 A350 
IntroducedApril 2009June 2008More recent by 10 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony A350 and Sony HX1

 A350 HX1 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Sony A350 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A350 enjoys external dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A350 compared to the HX1.

Sony A350 vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A350 and HX1 is 62 and 67 respectively.

Sony A350 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A350 and HX1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A350 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony A350 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older A350 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A350 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A350 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A350
Portrait photography with Sony HX1
71
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A350 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Street photography camera
66
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (674g)
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW support
more heavy than average (544 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A350 Sports photography information
Sony HX1 Sports photography information
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
36
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A350 Travel photography info
Sony HX1 Travel photography info
51
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (674g)
does not have selfie friendly display
48
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (544 grams)
megapixel count low (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A350 Landscape photography details
Sony HX1 Landscape photography details
64
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no Timelapse recording
39
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A350 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX1 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
22
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1440 x 1080 resolution)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average (544 grams)
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Sony A350 vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A350 and Sony HX1
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2008-06-06 2009-04-22
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-560mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 9.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1440x1080
Video file format - H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 674 grams (1.49 lb) 544 grams (1.20 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 595 not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $600 $47,999