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Sony HX200V vs Sony HX350

Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Sony HX200V vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX100V
  • Later Model is Sony HX300
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Announced December 2016
Photography Glossary

Sony HX200V vs Sony HX350 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony HX350

 HX200V HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony HX200V

 HX350 HX200V 
AnnouncedDecember 2016May 2012More recent by 56 months

Common features in the Sony HX200V and Sony HX350

 HX200V HX350 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution922k922kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Sony HX200V vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

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.

Sony HX200V vs Sony HX350 size comparison

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

Sony HX200V vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony HX200V vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX200V vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX200V
Portrait photography with Sony HX350
45
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX200V as a Street photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Street photography camera
51
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (583g)
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX200V as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Sports photography camera
56
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (450 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX200V Travel photography advice
Sony HX350 Travel photography advice
57
good battery pack (450 per charge)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (583g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
54
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (652 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX200V Landscape photography features
Sony HX350 Landscape photography features
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
good battery pack (450 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
49
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX200V as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX350 as a Vlogging camera
27
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (583g)
27
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (652 grams)
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Sony HX200V vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX200V and Sony HX350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-11 2016-12-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ BIONZ X
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 5184 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-810mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.40 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 583g (1.29 pounds) 652g (1.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $480 -