Sony HX350 vs Sony HX50V

Let's look more closely at the Sony HX350 vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the HX350 (20MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX350 was brought out 3 years later than the HX50V and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the HX350 matches up vs the HX50V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX350 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony HX350 provides outer dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX350 vs Sony HX50V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the HX350 and the HX50V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX350 and HX50V is 62 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX350 and HX50V.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files however you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern HX350 should have an edge in sensor tech.