Sony HX1 vs Sony HX350

On this page, we will be matching up the Sony HX1 and Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and HX350 (20MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and HX350 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The HX1 was revealed 8 years before the HX350 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the HX1 matches up against the HX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX1 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony HX1 enjoys physical dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX1 and Sony HX350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the HX1 versus the HX350.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HX1 and HX350 is 67 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HX1 and HX350.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HX1 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX350 will offer more detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged HX1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.