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Sony HX350 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony HX350 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push 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 HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Sony HX350 vs Sony HX9V Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Sony HX350 and Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the HX350 (20MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX350 was brought out 5 years after the HX9V which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the HX350 grades against the HX9V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony HX9V

 HX350 HX9V 
IntroducedDecember 2016July 2011Newer by 67 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony HX350

 HX9V HX350 

Common features in the Sony HX350 and Sony HX9V

 HX350 HX9V 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Sony HX350 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony HX350 has exterior measurements 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 HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the HX350 and the HX9V.

Sony HX350 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HX350 and HX9V is 62 and 91 respectively.

Sony HX350 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HX350 and HX9V.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX350 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger HX350 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony HX350 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX350 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX350 Portrait photography info
Sony HX9V Portrait photography info
47
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
features face detection focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX350 Street photography highlights
Sony HX9V Street photography highlights
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors (652g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX350
Sports photography with Sony HX9V
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX350
Travel photography with Sony HX9V
54
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (652g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX350 Vlogging factors
Sony HX9V Vlogging factors
27
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors (652 grams)
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
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Sony HX350 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX350 and Sony HX9V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-12-20 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ X 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash options Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 652g (1.44 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 300 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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 Single Single
Retail price - $328