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Sony HX350 vs Sony A35

Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Sony HX350 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase 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
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony A33
  • Renewed by Sony A37
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Sony HX350 vs Sony A35 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony A35

 HX350 A35 
ReleasedDecember 2016September 2011Newer by 64 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony HX350

 A35 HX350 

Common features in the Sony HX350 and Sony A35

 HX350 A35 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Sony HX350 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

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.

Sony HX350 vs Sony A35 size comparison

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

Sony HX350 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony HX350 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX350 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX350 Portrait photography information
Sony A35 Portrait photography information
48
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony HX350 as a Street photography camera
Sony A35 as a Street photography camera
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (652g)
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (415g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX350 Sports photography information
Sony A35 Sports photography information
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery power (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX350
Travel photography with Sony A35
54
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (652 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
59
lighter than competitors in class (415g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (440 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX350
Landscape photography with Sony A35
50
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
terrible battery power (440 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX350 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A35 as a Vlogging camera
27
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (652 grams)
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic socket
lighter than competitors in class (415g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Sony HX350 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX350 and Sony A35
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 Sony SLT-A35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2016-12-20 2011-09-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.3 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) 12.00 m
Flash options Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 652 grams (1.44 pounds) 415 grams (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life 300 shots 440 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch - $598