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Sony HX350 vs Sony WX300

Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Sony HX350 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Launched December 2016
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony WX350
Photography Glossary

Sony HX350 vs Sony WX300 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Sony HX350 versus Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the HX350 (20MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX350 was launched 3 years later than the WX300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the HX350 grades vs the WX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony WX300

 HX350 WX300 
ReleasedDecember 2016February 2013Fresher by 47 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony HX350

 WX300 HX350 

Common features in the Sony HX350 and Sony WX300

 HX350 WX300 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sony HX350 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony HX350 features outer measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Sony HX350 versus Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the HX350 vs the WX300.

Sony HX350 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX350 and WX300 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Sony HX350 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HX350 and WX300.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX350 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher HX350 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Sony HX350 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX350 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX350 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
47
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
good resolution (18MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX350 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Street photography camera
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average (652 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX350
Sports photography with Sony WX300
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX350 Travel photography details
Sony WX300 Travel photography details
54
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (652 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (166 grams)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX350 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX300 Landscape photography highlights
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
44
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX350 Vlogging factors
Sony WX300 Vlogging factors
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
more heavy than average (652g)
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (166g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
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Sony HX350 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX350 and Sony WX300
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-12-20 2013-02-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ X -
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 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
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash modes Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lbs) 166 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price - $330