Sony A350 vs Sony HX5
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Sony A350 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Announced June 2008
- Newer Model is Sony A380
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released June 2010
Sony A350 vs Sony HX5 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Sony A350 and Sony HX5, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the A350 (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the A350 (APS-C) and HX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A350 was launched 24 months prior to the HX5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A350 scores versus the HX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A350 vs Sony HX5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A350 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony HX5
A350 | HX5 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Sony A350
HX5 | A350 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | June 2008 | More recent by 24 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Sony A350 and Sony HX5
A350 | HX5 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Sony A350 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A350 provides exterior dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Compare the Sony A350 and Sony HX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A350 vs the HX5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A350 and HX5 is 62 and 92 respectively.
Sony A350 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A350 and HX5.
To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A350 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A350 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older A350 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony A350 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2008-06-06 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 674 grams (1.49 lb) | 200 grams (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $600 | $275 |