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Sony HX350 vs Sony WX9

Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony HX350 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced December 2016
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Sony HX350 vs Sony WX9 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Sony HX350 versus Sony WX9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the HX350 (20MP) and WX9 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX350 was manufactured 6 years after the WX9 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the HX350 matches up vs the WX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony WX9

 HX350 WX9 
IntroducedDecember 2016January 2011Newer by 73 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony HX350

 WX9 HX350 

Common features in the Sony HX350 and Sony WX9

 HX350 WX9 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Sony HX350 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony HX350 features outside dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the HX350 and the WX9.

Sony HX350 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX350 and WX9 is 62 and 99 respectively.

Sony HX350 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HX350 and WX9.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX350 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher HX350 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Sony HX350 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX350 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX350 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX9 Portrait photography advice
48
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
provides face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX350 Street photography info
Sony WX9 Street photography info
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (652g)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX350 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Sports photography camera
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX350
Travel photography with Sony WX9
54
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (652g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX350 Landscape photography info
Sony WX9 Landscape photography info
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX350 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX9 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
more heavy than others in class (652g)
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pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Sony HX350 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX350 and Sony WX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-12-20 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ X BIONZ
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 16 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 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash options Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 652 gr (1.44 lb) -
Dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price - $188