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Sony HX10V vs Sony WX350

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Renewed by Sony HX20V
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony WX300
  • Newer Model is Sony WX500
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Sony HX10V vs Sony WX350 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Sony HX10V vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX10V was launched 23 months before the WX350 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the HX10V scores vs the WX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony WX350

 HX10V WX350 
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony HX10V

 WX350 HX10V 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2012More recent by 23 months

Common features in the Sony HX10V and Sony WX350

 HX10V WX350 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony HX10V provides exterior dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX10V vs Sony WX350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the HX10V against the WX350.

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX10V and WX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX10V and WX350.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older HX10V is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX10V Portrait photography advice
Sony WX350 Portrait photography advice
38
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
decent MP (18MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX10V as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (234g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (164 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX10V Sports photography factors
Sony WX350 Sports photography factors
49
incredible zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery (470 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX10V
Travel photography with Sony WX350
69
lighter than others (234 grams)
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (400mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
72
good battery (470 per charge)
lighter than others in class (164 grams)
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX10V Landscape photography info
Sony WX350 Landscape photography info
45
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
47
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
good battery (470 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX10V Vlogging highlights
Sony WX350 Vlogging highlights
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (234g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (164g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Sony HX10V vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX10V and Sony WX350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-28 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-400mm (16.7x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.30 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 234 grams (0.52 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots 470 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $616 $270