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Sony QX1 vs Sony HX350

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57
Sony Alpha QX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Revealed September 2014
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched December 2016
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Sony QX1 vs Sony HX350 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Sony QX1 and Sony HX350, former is a Lens-style while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the QX1 (20MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is very comparable but the QX1 (APS-C) and HX350 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The QX1 was manufactured 3 years prior to the HX350 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the QX1 grades vs the HX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony HX350

 QX1 HX350 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony QX1

 HX350 QX1 
LaunchedDecember 2016September 2014Newer by 27 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution922k0kClearer display (+922k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony HX350

 QX1 HX350 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony QX1 enjoys external measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the QX1 against the HX350.

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the QX1 and HX350 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the QX1 and HX350.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The QX1 comes with the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier. The more aged QX1 will be behind in sensor technology.

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX1 Portrait photography info
Sony HX350 Portrait photography info
66
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
48
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
features face detection focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony QX1 Street photography advice
Sony HX350 Street photography advice
69
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (216g)
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX1 Sports photography information
Sony HX350 Sports photography information
56
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (440 CIPA)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery pack (440 CIPA)
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (216g)
display isn't selfie friendly
54
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (652 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX1 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX350 Landscape photography factors
64
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (440 shots)
screen is small ( inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX1 Vlogging details
Sony HX350 Vlogging details
32
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others (216 grams)
27
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (652g)
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Sony QX1 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX1 and Sony HX350
 Sony Alpha QX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha QX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Type Lens-style Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-09-03 2016-12-20
Physical type Lens-style SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.2 x 15.4mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 357.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5456 x 3632 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 16000 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal - 3"
Resolution of display 0 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 216g (0.48 lbs) 652g (1.44 lbs)
Dimensions 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 300 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $500 -