Clicky

Sony HX200V vs Sony W350

Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony HX200V vs Sony W350 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
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony HX100V
  • Renewed by Sony HX300
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Sony HX200V vs Sony W350 Overview

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").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

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.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	
	

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony W350

 HX200V W350 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2010Fresher by 29 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony HX200V

 W350 HX200V 

Common features in the Sony HX200V and Sony W350

 HX200V W350 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Sony HX200V vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

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).

See the Sony HX200V and Sony W350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony HX200V vs Sony W350 size comparison

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

Sony HX200V vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony HX200V vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX200V vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX200V
Portrait photography with Sony W350
45
focusing manually
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Sony HX200V Street photography features
Sony W350 Street photography features
51
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (583 grams)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Sports Comparison

Sony HX200V Sports photography advice
Sony W350 Sports photography advice
56
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (450 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Travel Comparison

Sony HX200V Travel photography highlights
Sony W350 Travel photography highlights
57
good battery power (450 shots)
decent megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (583g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX200V
Landscape photography with Sony W350
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
good battery power (450 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX200V as a Vlogging camera
Sony W350 as a Vlogging camera
27
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (583 grams)
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sony HX200V vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX200V and Sony W350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-05-11 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-810mm (30.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.40 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 583 gr (1.29 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 450 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $480 $200