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Sony HX350 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Sony HX350 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Released December 2016
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony HX300
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Sony HX350 vs Sony HX400V Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Sony HX350 vs Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by Sony. The image resolution of the HX350 (20MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX350 was announced 2 years after the HX400V which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the HX350 matches up against the HX400V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony HX400V

 HX350 HX400V 
ReleasedDecember 2016February 2014Newer by 35 months
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony HX350

 HX400V HX350 

Common features in the Sony HX350 and Sony HX400V

 HX350 HX400V 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Sony HX350 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony HX350 has got physical dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the HX350 versus the HX400V.

Sony HX350 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX350 and HX400V is 62 and 62 respectively.

Sony HX350 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX350 and HX400V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer HX350 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony HX350 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX350 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX350 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Portrait photography camera
48
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
51
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX350 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Street photography camera
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (652g)
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX350 Sports photography info
Sony HX400V Sports photography info
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX350 Travel photography features
Sony HX400V Travel photography features
54
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (652 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (660 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX350 Landscape photography features
Sony HX400V Landscape photography features
50
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX350 Vlogging features
Sony HX400V Vlogging features
27
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (652 grams)
29
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (660g)
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Sony HX350 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX350 and Sony HX400V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-12-20 2014-02-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ X 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 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 652 grams (1.44 pounds) 660 grams (1.46 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 300 shots 300 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release - $448