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Sony HX350 vs Sony TX1

Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Sony HX350 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched December 2016
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Sony HX350 vs Sony TX1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony TX1

 HX350 TX1 
IntroducedDecember 2016August 2009Newer by 90 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony HX350

 TX1 HX350 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony HX350 and Sony TX1

 HX350 TX1 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony HX350 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sony HX350 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

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

Sony HX350 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony HX350 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX350 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX350 Portrait photography features
Sony TX1 Portrait photography features
47
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX350 Street photography info
Sony TX1 Street photography info
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (652g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX350
Sports photography with Sony TX1
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX350
Travel photography with Sony TX1
54
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (652g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX350 Landscape photography features
Sony TX1 Landscape photography features
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
31
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX350 Vlogging information
Sony TX1 Vlogging information
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
heavier than average (652 grams)
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touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Sony HX350 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX350 and Sony TX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2016-12-20 2009-08-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash options Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 652 grams (1.44 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost - $350