Sony HX350 vs Sony TX1

Lets examine more closely at the Sony HX350 versus Sony TX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the HX350 (20MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the HX350 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor sizing.

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The HX350 was introduced 7 years after the TX1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the HX350 grades versus the TX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX350 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Sony HX350 features exterior measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Sony HX350 versus Sony TX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the HX350 against the TX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX350 and TX1 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HX350 and TX1.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HX350 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony HX350 will give you more detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer HX350 should have an edge in sensor innovation.