Sony HX5 vs Sony WX350

In this article, we are reviewing the Sony HX5 versus Sony WX350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the HX5 (10MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the HX5 (1/2.4") and WX350 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The HX5 was brought out 4 years before the WX350 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the HX5 grades against the WX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX5 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony HX5 features outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the HX5 versus the WX350.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX5 and WX350 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX5 and WX350.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HX5 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony WX350 will provide extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged HX5 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.