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Sony A350 vs Sony HX5

Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Sony A350 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs

Sony A350
(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
Sony HX5
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony HX5

 A350 HX5 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Sony A350

 HX5 A350 
ReleasedJune 2010June 2008More recent by 24 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony A350 and Sony HX5

 A350 HX5 
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A350 vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A350 and HX5 is 62 and 92 respectively.

Sony A350 vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A350 vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A350 vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A350
Portrait photography with Sony HX5
71
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
19
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A350 Street photography information
Sony HX5 Street photography information
66
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
more heavy than average (674 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A350 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Sports photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A350 Travel photography factors
Sony HX5 Travel photography factors
51
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (674g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A350
Landscape photography with Sony HX5
64
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A350 Vlogging info
Sony HX5 Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
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Sony A350 vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A350 and Sony HX5
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
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
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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