Sony HX350 vs Sony HX90V

The following is a extended review of the Sony HX350 vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX350 (20MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX350 was announced 21 months after the HX90V which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the HX350 matches up against the HX90V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX350 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony HX350 has got outside measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the HX350 compared to the HX90V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HX350 and HX90V is 62 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HX350 and HX90V.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX350 to render more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern HX350 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.