Sony HX350 vs Sony QX100
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Sony HX350 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Introduced December 2016
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
- Released September 2013
Sony HX350 vs Sony QX100 Overview
Let's look closer at the Sony HX350 versus Sony QX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style and they are both offered by Sony. The resolution of the HX350 (20MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the HX350 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") feature different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe HX350 was unveiled 3 years after the QX100 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HX350 matches up vs the QX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony HX350 vs Sony QX100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX350 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony QX100
HX350 | QX100 | |||
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Released | December 2016 | September 2013 | Newer by 41 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 0k | Crisper display (+922k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Sony HX350
QX100 | HX350 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX350 and Sony QX100
HX350 | QX100 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Sony HX350 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX350 provides outside measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Sony HX350 versus Sony QX100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the HX350 versus the QX100.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HX350 and QX100 is 62 and 92 respectively.
Sony HX350 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HX350 and QX100.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The HX350 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging. The more modern HX350 provides an edge in sensor tech.
Sony HX350 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX350 vs Sony QX100 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Lens-style |
Introduced | 2016-12-20 | 2013-09-05 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | BIONZ X | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
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 | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.3 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | - |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 0k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync | None |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 652 gr (1.44 pounds) | 179 gr (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") | 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") |
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 photographs | 200 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | - | $268 |