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Sony HX350 vs Sony WX10

Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sony HX350 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost 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 WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Sony HX350 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Sony HX350 vs Sony WX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the HX350 (20MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX350 was introduced 6 years later than the WX10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the HX350 matches up versus the WX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony WX10

 HX350 WX10 
RevealedDecember 2016January 2011Fresher by 73 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony HX350

 WX10 HX350 

Common features in the Sony HX350 and Sony WX10

 HX350 WX10 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Sony HX350 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about 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) and the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the HX350 and the WX10.

Sony HX350 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX350 and WX10 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Sony HX350 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX350 and WX10.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX350 to result in extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The newer HX350 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony HX350 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX350 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX350 Portrait photography features
Sony WX10 Portrait photography features
47
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX350 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Street photography camera
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (652 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX350
Sports photography with Sony WX10
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX350 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX10 Travel photography highlights
54
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (652 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX350 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX10 as a Vlogging camera
27
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors (652 grams)
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
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Sony HX350 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX350 and Sony WX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-12-20 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ X BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) 7.10 m
Flash modes Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 652 gr (1.44 lbs) 161 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
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
Retail price - $200