Sony HX400V vs Sony W350

Let's look more closely at the Sony HX400V vs Sony W350, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the HX400V (20MP) and W350 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX400V was unveiled 4 years after the W350 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the HX400V scores vs the W350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX400V Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony HX400V comes with exterior dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the HX400V against the W350.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX400V and W350 is 62 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX400V and W350.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX400V to offer you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The newer HX400V is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.