Sony HX350 vs Sony WX500
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Sony HX350 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(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
- Announced December 2016
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Announced April 2015
- Replaced the Sony WX350
Sony HX350 vs Sony WX500 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Sony HX350 versus Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the HX350 (20MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe HX350 was brought out 21 months later than the WX500 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the HX350 scores vs the WX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony HX350 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX350 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony WX500
HX350 | WX500 | |||
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Announced | December 2016 | April 2015 | Fresher by 21 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sony HX350
WX500 | HX350 |
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Common features in the Sony HX350 and Sony WX500
HX350 | WX500 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Sony HX350 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony HX350 comes with physical measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Examine the Sony HX350 versus Sony WX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the HX350 compared to the WX500.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HX350 and WX500 is 62 and 91 respectively.
Sony HX350 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HX350 and WX500.
As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX350 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern HX350 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Sony HX350 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX350 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2016-12-20 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | BIONZ X | Bionz X |
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 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.3 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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) | 236 grams (0.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 | 360 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | - | $348 |