Sony HX10V vs Sony HX350

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Sony HX10V vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX10V was unveiled 5 years earlier than the HX350 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the HX10V matches up vs the HX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX10V Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony HX10V provides outside measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the HX10V and the HX350.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX10V and HX350 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HX10V and HX350.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX350 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older HX10V is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.