Sony HX200V vs Sony HX350

Below is a thorough overview of the Sony HX200V versus Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX200V was revealed 5 years prior to the HX350 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the HX200V grades against the HX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX200V Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony HX200V provides outside measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) and 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the HX200V vs the HX350.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX200V and HX350 is 66 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX200V and HX350.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX350 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older HX200V will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.