Sony A350 vs Sony HX10V

Below, we will be contrasting the Sony A350 versus Sony HX10V, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the A350 (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the A350 (APS-C) and HX10V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The A350 was announced 4 years before the HX10V which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A350 grades against the HX10V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are available at Sony A350 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A350 features external measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A350 and the HX10V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A350 and HX10V is 62 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A350 and HX10V.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A350 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX10V will result in extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A350 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.