Sony A6300 vs Sony HX350

Following is a thorough review of the Sony A6300 and Sony HX350, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Sony. The resolution of the A6300 (24MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is very similar but the A6300 (APS-C) and HX350 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The A6300 was brought out 10 months before the HX350 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A6300 scores versus the HX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a6300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A6300 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A6300 enjoys physical measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Examine the Sony A6300 and Sony HX350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the A6300 versus the HX350.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A6300 and HX350 is 83 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A6300 and HX350.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A6300 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony A6300 will offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged A6300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.