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Sony HX350 vs Sony W610

Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Sony HX350 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Revealed December 2016
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Sony HX350 vs Sony W610 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Sony HX350 vs Sony W610, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the HX350 (20MP) and W610 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX350 was announced 5 years later than the W610 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the HX350 scores versus the W610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony W610

 HX350 W610 
RevealedDecember 2016January 2012Fresher by 61 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony HX350

 W610 HX350 

Common features in the Sony HX350 and Sony W610

 HX350 W610 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Sony HX350 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX350 offers physical measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) while the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the HX350 against the W610.

Sony HX350 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HX350 and W610 is 62 and 97 respectively.

Sony HX350 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The visual underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HX350 and W610.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony HX350 to give extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger HX350 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony HX350 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX350 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX350 Portrait photography features
Sony W610 Portrait photography features
48
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX350 Street photography info
Sony W610 Street photography info
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (652g)
56
lighter than competition in class (113g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX350 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX350
Travel photography with Sony W610
54
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (652 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX350 Landscape photography details
Sony W610 Landscape photography details
50
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
33
quite wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX350 Vlogging details
Sony W610 Vlogging details
27
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (652 grams)
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Sony HX350 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX350 and Sony W610
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-12-20 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ X BIONZ
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 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
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
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/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment 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 52 x 19mm (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 shots 250 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch - $200