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Sony HX350 vs Sony QX100

Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48

Sony HX350 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs

Sony HX350
(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
Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony QX100

 HX350 QX100 
ReleasedDecember 2016September 2013Newer by 41 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution922k0kCrisper display (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Sony HX350

 QX100 HX350 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX350 and Sony QX100

 HX350 QX100 
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).

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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.

Sony HX350 vs Sony QX100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HX350 and QX100 is 62 and 92 respectively.

Sony HX350 vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX350 vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX350
Portrait photography with Sony QX100
47
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
53
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX350 Street photography features
Sony QX100 Street photography features
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (652 grams)
71
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with touch to focus
screen does not articulate
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX350 Sports photography advice
Sony QX100 Sports photography advice
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
55
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
low battery power (200 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX350
Travel photography with Sony QX100
54
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (652 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX350
Landscape photography with Sony QX100
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
54
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
no manual control
has no RAW support
low battery power (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX350 Vlogging highlights
Sony QX100 Vlogging highlights
27
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (652 grams)
38
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
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Sony HX350 vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX350 and Sony QX100
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
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