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Sony HX350 vs Sony W800

Portability
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Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Sony HX350 vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise 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 W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Sony HX350 vs Sony W800 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Sony HX350 vs Sony W800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the HX350 (20MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX350 was manufactured 2 years after the W800 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the HX350 matches up versus the W800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony W800

 HX350 W800 
AnnouncedDecember 2016February 2014More modern by 35 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Sony HX350

 W800 HX350 

Common features in the Sony HX350 and Sony W800

 HX350 W800 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Sony HX350 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony HX350 has got outer dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) and the Sony W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Sony HX350 vs Sony W800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the HX350 vs the W800.

Sony HX350 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HX350 and W800 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX350 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HX350 and W800.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern HX350 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony HX350 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX350 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX350 Portrait photography info
Sony W800 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
38
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX350 Street photography highlights
Sony W800 Street photography highlights
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others in class (652g)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX350 Sports photography factors
Sony W800 Sports photography factors
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excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX350 Travel photography features
Sony W800 Travel photography features
54
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (652 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX350 Landscape photography information
Sony W800 Landscape photography information
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
41
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX350 Vlogging advice
Sony W800 Vlogging advice
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than others in class (652g)
33
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Sony HX350 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX350 and Sony W800
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-12-20 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ X -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVI MPEG4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 652 grams (1.44 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
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
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release - $90