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Sony HX350 vs Sony HX99

Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Sony HX350 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs

Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost 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 HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced September 2018
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Sony HX350 vs Sony HX99 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Sony HX350 vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the HX350 (20MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is relatively similar but the HX350 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The HX350 was manufactured 20 months before the HX99 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the HX350 grades versus the HX99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony HX99

 HX350 HX99 
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Sony HX350

 HX99 HX350 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018December 2016Fresher by 20 months
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony HX350 and Sony HX99

 HX350 HX99 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3.00"Equal screen measurement

Sony HX350 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Sony HX350 comes with exterior dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the HX350 versus the HX99.

Sony HX350 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX350 and HX99 is 62 and 91 respectively.

Sony HX350 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX350 and HX99.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HX350 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX350 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older HX350 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sony HX350 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX350 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX350 Portrait photography information
Sony HX99 Portrait photography information
48
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
53
focusing manually
decent MP (18MP)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX350
Street photography with Sony HX99
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average in class (652 grams)
77
screen tilts
image stabilization
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (242 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX350 Sports photography features
Sony HX99 Sports photography features
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
58
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization
decent MP (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery (360 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX350 Travel photography info
Sony HX99 Travel photography info
54
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (652g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
76
great battery (360 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (242g)
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX350 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX99 Landscape photography factors
50
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
58
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inch)
image stabilization
decent MP (18 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
great battery (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX350 Vlogging details
Sony HX99 Vlogging details
27
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no mic port
heavier than average in class (652g)
76
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors (242g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have microphone port
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Sony HX350 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX350 and Sony HX99
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-12-20 2018-09-01
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot 638 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 652 gr (1.44 lbs) 242 gr (0.53 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 360 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price - $469