Sony A350 vs Sony HX350

On this page, we are analyzing the Sony A350 versus Sony HX350, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the A350 (14MP) and HX350 (20MP) and the A350 (APS-C) and HX350 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The A350 was released 9 years before the HX350 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A350 grades against the HX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A350 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A350 comes with outside dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A350 versus Sony HX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A350 vs the HX350.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A350 and HX350 is 62 and 62 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A350 and HX350.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A350 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX350 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older A350 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.