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Sony A6100 vs Sony HX350

Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Sony Alpha a6100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Sony A6100 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Launched August 2019
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push 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
Photography Glossary

Sony A6100 vs Sony HX350 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Sony A6100 and Sony HX350, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the A6100 (24MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the A6100 (APS-C) and HX350 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A6100 was introduced 2 years after the HX350 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the A6100 grades versus the HX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Sony HX350

 A6100 HX350 
LaunchedAugust 2019December 2016Newer by 33 months
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony A6100

 HX350 A6100 

Common features in the Sony A6100 and Sony HX350

 A6100 HX350 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution922k922kSame screen resolution

Sony A6100 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A6100 has got physical measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Sony A6100 and Sony HX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the A6100 vs the HX350.

Sony A6100 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A6100 and HX350 is 81 and 62 respectively.

Sony A6100 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6100 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A6100 and HX350.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A6100 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony A6100 will resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A6100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A6100 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Sony A6100 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6100 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX350 Portrait photography highlights
82
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
47
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
features face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A6100 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
great high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A6100
Sports photography with Sony HX350
75
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A6100
Travel photography with Sony HX350
86
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
54
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (652g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Landscape photography camera
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
49
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A6100
Vlogging with Sony HX350
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone support
does not have image stabilization
27
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (652 grams)
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Sony A6100 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6100 and Sony HX350
 Sony Alpha a6100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-08-28 2016-12-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3456
Max native ISO 32000 3200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 396g (0.87 lbs) 652g (1.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 shots 300 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $748 -