Sony HX350 vs Sony WX50

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Sony HX350 vs Sony WX50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the HX350 (20MP) and WX50 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The HX350 was revealed 4 years after the WX50 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the HX350 scores vs the WX50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are available at Sony HX350 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Sony HX350 offers 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) while the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX350 vs Sony WX50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the HX350 vs the WX50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX350 and WX50 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX350 and WX50.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX350 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent HX350 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.