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Sony HX50V vs Sony WX350

Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony HX50V vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Old Model is Sony HX30V
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Sony WX300
  • Refreshed by Sony WX500
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Sony HX50V vs Sony WX350 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Sony HX50V versus Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by Sony. The resolution of the HX50V (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX50V was introduced 9 months before the WX350 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the HX50V matches up versus the WX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Sony WX350

 HX50V WX350 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony HX50V

 WX350 HX50V 
LaunchedFebruary 2014April 2013Newer by 9 months

Common features in the Sony HX50V and Sony WX350

 HX50V WX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Sony HX50V vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony HX50V features exterior measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Sony HX50V versus Sony WX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the HX50V vs the WX350.

Sony HX50V vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HX50V and WX350 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Sony HX50V vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX50V vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HX50V and WX350.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX50V to provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HX50V will be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony HX50V vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sony HX50V vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX50V vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX50V Portrait photography advice
Sony WX350 Portrait photography advice
50
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
features face detect focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX50V as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (272 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (164 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX50V Sports photography info
Sony WX350 Sports photography info
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (400 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX50V Travel photography advice
Sony WX350 Travel photography advice
71
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than average (272 grams)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
72
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors (164g)
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX50V Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX350 Landscape photography highlights
53
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX50V Vlogging advice
Sony WX350 Vlogging advice
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (272 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (164g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Sony HX50V vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX50V and Sony WX350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-04-24 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 2920 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5 - 6.3 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech XtraFine LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 272 gr (0.60 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 470 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
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
Card slots One One
Price at release $439 $270