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Sony HX300 vs Sony WX350

Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony HX300 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Newer Model is Sony HX400V
Sony WX350
(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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Sony HX300 vs Sony WX350 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Sony WX350

 HX300 WX350 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony HX300

 WX350 HX300 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2013Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Sony HX300 and Sony WX350

 HX300 WX350 
Display size3"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.

Sony HX300 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HX300 and WX350 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Sony HX300 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony HX300 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sony HX300 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX300 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX300 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX350 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX300 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
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has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average (623g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX300 Sports photography features
Sony WX350 Sports photography features
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amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX300 Travel photography info
Sony WX350 Travel photography info
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MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (623 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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great battery life (470 shots)
lighter than competition (164g)
decent megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX300
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
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focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
great battery life (470 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no mic support
heavier than average (623g)
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Sony HX300 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX300 and Sony WX350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300Sony 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