Sony a1 vs Sony HX350

Following is a extended analysis of the Sony a1 and Sony HX350, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the a1 (50MP) and HX350 (20MP) and the a1 (Full frame) and HX350 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The a1 was launched 4 years after the HX350 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the a1 scores against the HX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The complete galleries are available at Sony a1 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony a1 offers exterior dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the a1 vs the HX350.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the a1 and HX350 is 61 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the a1 and HX350.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The a1 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony a1 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer a1 will have an advantage in sensor tech.