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Sony HX350 vs Sony W530

Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony HX350 vs Sony W530 Key Specs

Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand 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 W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sony HX350 vs Sony W530 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Sony HX350 vs Sony W530, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the HX350 (20MP) and W530 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX350 was announced 6 years later than the W530 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the HX350 scores against the W530 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony W530

 HX350 W530 
AnnouncedDecember 2016January 2011Fresher by 73 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony HX350

 W530 HX350 

Common features in the Sony HX350 and Sony W530

 HX350 W530 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Sony HX350 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony HX350 provides exterior dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Sony HX350 vs Sony W530 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the HX350 vs the W530.

Sony HX350 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX350 and W530 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX350 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HX350 and W530.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX350 to result in more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The younger HX350 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sony HX350 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX350 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX350 Portrait photography information
Sony W530 Portrait photography information
47
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX350 Street photography highlights
Sony W530 Street photography highlights
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (652 grams)
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX350
Sports photography with Sony W530
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX350 Travel photography features
Sony W530 Travel photography features
54
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (652g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W530 as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX350 Vlogging factors
Sony W530 Vlogging factors
27
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (652 grams)
26
pretty wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
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Sony HX350 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX350 and Sony W530
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-12-20 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ X BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 652 gr (1.44 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release - $269