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Sony HX30V vs Sony HX350

Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Sony HX30V vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX20V
  • Successor is Sony HX50V
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed December 2016
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Sony HX30V vs Sony HX350 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Sony HX30V vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both sold by Sony. The image resolution of the HX30V (18MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX30V was released 5 years before the HX350 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the HX30V matches up vs the HX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony HX350

 HX30V HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony HX30V

 HX350 HX30V 
RevealedDecember 2016February 2012Fresher by 58 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sony HX30V and Sony HX350

 HX30V HX350 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution922k922kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Sony HX30V vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony HX30V enjoys outer measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the HX30V compared to the HX350.

Sony HX30V vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HX30V and HX350 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Sony HX30V vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX30V vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX30V and HX350.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX350 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older HX30V is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Sony HX30V vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Sony HX30V vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX30V vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX30V Portrait photography advice
Sony HX350 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX30V Street photography details
Sony HX350 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX30V Sports photography details
Sony HX350 Sports photography details
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX30V Travel photography advice
Sony HX350 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition (254g)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
54
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (652g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX30V Landscape photography details
Sony HX350 Landscape photography details
50
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
50
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX30V as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX350 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
27
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
heavier than competition (652g)
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Sony HX30V vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX30V and Sony HX350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-28 2016-12-20
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.10 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 254 grams (0.56 lbs) 652 grams (1.44 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 320 photographs 300 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $420 -