Sony HX300 vs Sony WX350
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Sony HX300 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
- Newer Model is Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Released February 2014
- Previous Model is Sony WX300
- Renewed by Sony WX500
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Here, we are evaluating the Sony HX300 versus Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the HX300 (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe HX300 was brought out 11 months prior to the WX350 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the HX300 matches up vs the WX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX300 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Sony WX350
| HX300 | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony HX300
| WX350 | HX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2014 |  | February 2013 | Newer by 11 months |
Common features in the Sony HX300 and Sony WX350
| HX300 | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Sony HX300 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX300 provides exterior dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the HX300 compared to the WX350.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HX300 and WX350 is 63 and 94 respectively.
Sony HX300 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX300 and WX350.
As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX300 to result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged HX300 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Sony HX300 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2013-02-20 | 2014-02-13 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.3 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 921k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.30 m |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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, 50 fps) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| 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 grams (1.37 lbs) | 164 grams (0.36 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 | - | 470 photographs |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | - | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $339 | $270 |