Sony HX350 vs Sony QX10

On this page, we will be contrasting the Sony HX350 versus Sony QX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the HX350 (20MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX350 was announced 3 years later than the QX10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the HX350 matches up vs the QX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX350 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony HX350 has 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) and the Sony QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX350 versus Sony QX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the HX350 compared to the QX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX350 and QX10 is 62 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HX350 and QX10.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX350 to show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent HX350 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.