Sony HX400V vs Sony WX350
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Sony HX400V vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Superseded the Sony HX300
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Launched February 2014
- Succeeded the Sony WX300
- Later Model is Sony WX500
Sony HX400V vs Sony WX350 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Sony HX400V and Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX400V (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe HX400V was unveiled very close to the WX350 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the HX400V grades versus the WX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony HX400V vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX400V Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony WX350
HX400V | WX350 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony HX400V
WX350 | HX400V |
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Common features in the Sony HX400V and Sony WX350
HX400V | WX350 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | February 2014 | Same generation | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Sony HX400V vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Sony HX400V has physical dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Analyze the Sony HX400V and Sony WX350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the HX400V against the WX350.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX400V and WX350 is 62 and 94 respectively.
Sony HX400V vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX400V and WX350.
As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX400V to provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively.
Sony HX400V vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX400V vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-02-12 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz X | - |
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 | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.3 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) | 4.30 m |
Flash options | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 660g (1.46 pounds) | 164g (0.36 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 470 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $448 | $270 |