Sony HX350 vs Sony A65

Below is a in depth review of the Sony HX350 and Sony A65, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both produced by Sony. The resolution of the HX350 (20MP) and the A65 (24MP) is fairly similar but the HX350 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The HX350 was introduced 5 years later than the A65 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the HX350 grades vs the A65 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 and Sony SLT-A65. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX350 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony HX350 has got exterior dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) while the Sony A65 has sizing of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX350 and Sony A65 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the HX350 vs the A65.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX350 and A65 is 62 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX350 and A65.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HX350 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A65 will offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher HX350 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.