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Sony HX350 vs Sony WX350

Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony HX350 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Released December 2016
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony WX300
  • Newer Model is Sony WX500
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Sony HX350 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Sony HX350 vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the HX350 (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX350 was launched 2 years after the WX350 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the HX350 matches up versus the WX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony WX350

 HX350 WX350 
IntroducedDecember 2016February 2014More modern by 35 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony HX350

 WX350 HX350 

Common features in the Sony HX350 and Sony WX350

 HX350 WX350 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Sony HX350 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX350 has got physical 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 WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the HX350 and the WX350.

Sony HX350 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX350 and WX350 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Sony HX350 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX350 and WX350.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX350 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent HX350 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Sony HX350 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX350 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX350 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX350 Portrait photography highlights
47
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX350 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (652 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (164g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX350 Sports photography factors
Sony WX350 Sports photography factors
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (470 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX350
Travel photography with Sony WX350
54
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (652g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
good battery (470 shots)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX350 Landscape photography info
Sony WX350 Landscape photography info
49
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
47
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
good battery (470 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX350 Vlogging information
Sony WX350 Vlogging information
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (652g)
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (164g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Sony HX350 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX350 and Sony WX350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-12-20 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash options Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 652 grams (1.44 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 470 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch - $270