Sony HX30V vs Sony WX350
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
45
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
43
Sony HX30V vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sony WX300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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony HX30V vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The full galleries are available at Sony HX30V Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony WX350
HX30V | WX350 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony HX30V
WX350 | HX30V | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | February 2014 | February 2012 | Fresher by 23 months |
Common features in the Sony HX30V and Sony WX350
HX30V | WX350 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HX30V and WX350 is 90 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Sony HX30V vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | Sony 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 |