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Sony HX350 vs Sony WX150

Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony HX350 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Released December 2016
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Sony HX350 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Sony HX350 and Sony WX150, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX350 (20MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX350 was manufactured 4 years after the WX150 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the HX350 grades versus the WX150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony WX150

 HX350 WX150 
LaunchedDecember 2016February 2012More modern by 59 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony HX350

 WX150 HX350 

Common features in the Sony HX350 and Sony WX150

 HX350 WX150 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Sony HX350 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony HX350 offers exterior 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 WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the HX350 against the WX150.

Sony HX350 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HX350 and WX150 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Sony HX350 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX350 and WX150.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX350 to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer HX350 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony HX350 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX350 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX350 Portrait photography information
Sony WX150 Portrait photography information
48
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
MP count good (18 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX350 Street photography information
Sony WX150 Street photography information
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others in class (652 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX350
Sports photography with Sony WX150
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX350 Travel photography information
Sony WX150 Travel photography information
54
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (652 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors (133g)
MP count good (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX350 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX150 Landscape photography advice
50
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
46
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX350 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX150 as a Vlogging camera
27
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
heavier than others in class (652g)
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Sony HX350 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX350 and Sony WX150
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-12-20 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ X BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash settings Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 652 grams (1.44 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 240 photos
Battery form 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release - $300