Sony HX350 vs Sony W830

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Sony HX350 vs Sony W830, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the HX350 (20MP) and the W830 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX350 was revealed 2 years after the W830 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the HX350 scores vs the W830 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX350 Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony HX350 provides outer dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) while the Sony W830 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX350 vs Sony W830 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the HX350 compared to the W830.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HX350 and W830 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX350 and W830.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should really factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern HX350 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.