Sony HX350 vs Sony W610

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX350 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

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.

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

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.