Sony HX350 vs Sony A35

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony HX350 versus Sony A35, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the HX350 (20MP) and A35 (16MP) and the HX350 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The HX350 was introduced 5 years after the A35 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the HX350 grades against the A35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 and Sony SLT-A35. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX350 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony HX350 has exterior dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) while the Sony A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the HX350 vs the A35.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX350 and A35 is 62 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX350 and A35.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HX350 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony HX350 will show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer HX350 provides an edge in sensor innovation.