Sony HX200V vs Sony W350

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony HX200V and Sony W350, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the HX200V (18MP) and W350 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX200V was announced 2 years later than the W350 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the HX200V matches up vs the W350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX200V Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony HX200V comes with exterior 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) while the Sony W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the HX200V versus the W350.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX200V and W350 is 66 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HX200V and W350.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX200V to result in greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer HX200V provides a benefit in sensor tech.