Sony HX7V vs Sony W350
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Sony HX7V vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released July 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2010
Sony HX7V vs Sony W350 Overview
The following is a in-depth overview of the Sony HX7V versus Sony W350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe HX7V was launched 19 months after the W350 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the HX7V grades versus the W350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony HX7V vs Sony W350 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX7V Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony W350
HX7V | W350 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 19 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony HX7V
W350 | HX7V |
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Common features in the Sony HX7V and Sony W350
HX7V | W350 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Sony HX7V vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony HX7V enjoys outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Sony HX7V versus Sony W350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the HX7V and the W350.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HX7V and W350 is 92 and 97 respectively.
Sony HX7V vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX7V and W350.
To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX7V to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent HX7V is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
Sony HX7V vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX7V vs Sony W350 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | BIONZ | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
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 | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | XtraFine LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.80 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 208 gr (0.46 lbs) | 117 gr (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 model | NP-BG1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $499 | $200 |