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Sony HX350 vs Sony W320

Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony HX350 vs Sony W320 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
  • Revealed December 2016
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Sony HX350 vs Sony W320 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Sony HX350 versus Sony W320, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HX350 (20MP) and W320 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX350 was announced 7 years later than the W320 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HX350 matches up against the W320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony W320

 HX350 W320 
AnnouncedDecember 2016January 2010Fresher by 85 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony HX350

 W320 HX350 

Common features in the Sony HX350 and Sony W320

 HX350 W320 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Sony HX350 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX350 comes with physical measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) while the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the HX350 compared to the W320.

Sony HX350 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HX350 and W320 is 62 and 97 respectively.

Sony HX350 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX350 and W320.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX350 to show extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer HX350 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony HX350 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX350 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX350
Portrait photography with Sony W320
48
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX350 Street photography highlights
Sony W320 Street photography highlights
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (652 grams)
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX350 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W320 as a Sports photography camera
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX350
Travel photography with Sony W320
54
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (652g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W320 as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
33
rather wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX350 Vlogging highlights
Sony W320 Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average (652g)
26
rather wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Sony HX350 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX350 and Sony W320
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-12-20 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) 4.80 m
Flash options Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
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 gr (1.44 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing - $269