Clicky

Sony HX300 vs Sony HX350

Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Sony HX300 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony HX200V
  • Renewed by Sony HX400V
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched December 2016
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sony HX300 vs Sony HX350 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Sony HX300 versus Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by Sony. The image resolution of the HX300 (20MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The HX300 was announced 4 years prior to the HX350 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the HX300 scores vs the HX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
	
	

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Sony HX350

 HX300 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony HX300

 HX350 HX300 
LaunchedDecember 2016February 2013Newer by 46 months
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony HX300 and Sony HX350

 HX300 HX350 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Sony HX300 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony HX300 comes with outside measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX300 versus Sony HX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the HX300 versus the HX350.

Sony HX300 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HX300 and HX350 is 63 and 62 respectively.

Sony HX300 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX300 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HX300 and HX350.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images but you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged HX300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony HX300 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Sony HX300 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX300 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX300
Portrait photography with Sony HX350
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
has face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Sony HX300 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Street photography camera
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (623g)
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (652 grams)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX300
Sports photography with Sony HX350
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Travel Comparison

Sony HX300 Travel photography information
Sony HX350 Travel photography information
54
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (623g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (652g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Sony HX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX300
Vlogging with Sony HX350
25
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (623 grams)
27
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (652 grams)
Photography Glossary

Sony HX300 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX300 and Sony HX350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-02-20 2016-12-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 623 gr (1.37 lb) 652 gr (1.44 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 300 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $339 -