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Sony HX30V vs Sony WX350

Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony HX30V vs Sony WX350 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
  • Announced February 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX20V
  • Updated by Sony HX50V
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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony WX300
  • Newer Model is Sony WX500
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Sony HX30V vs Sony WX350 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Sony HX30V vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are built by Sony. The image resolution of the HX30V (18MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX30V was revealed 23 months prior to the WX350 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the HX30V scores versus the WX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony WX350

 HX30V WX350 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony HX30V

 WX350 HX30V 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2012Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Sony HX30V and Sony WX350

 HX30V WX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Sony HX30V vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX30V offers outer dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX30V vs Sony WX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the HX30V vs the WX350.

Sony HX30V vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HX30V and WX350 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Sony HX30V vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX30V vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HX30V and WX350.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images although you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The older HX30V is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony HX30V vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sony HX30V vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX30V vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX30V Portrait photography advice
Sony WX350 Portrait photography advice
45
manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
MP count good (18MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX30V as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (254 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX30V Sports photography features
Sony WX350 Sports photography features
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX30V
Travel photography with Sony WX350
69
lighter than others in class (254 grams)
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
72
great battery power (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX30V
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
50
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
great battery power (470 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX30V Vlogging info
Sony WX350 Vlogging info
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (254g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Sony HX30V vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX30V and Sony WX350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-28 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.10 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 gr (0.56 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 470 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $420 $270