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Sony HX7V vs Sony WX350

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Sony HX7V vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Sony WX350
(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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony WX300
  • Later Model is Sony WX500
Photography Glossary

Sony HX7V vs Sony WX350 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Sony HX7V vs Sony WX350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Sony. The resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX7V was revealed 3 years earlier than the WX350 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the HX7V grades vs the WX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
 HX7V WX350 
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony HX7V

		

		

			
 WX350 HX7V 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2011More modern by 31 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony HX7V and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 HX7V WX350 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither has Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony HX7V vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony HX7V has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Analyze the Sony HX7V vs Sony WX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the HX7V against the WX350.
Sony HX7V vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX7V and WX350 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Sony HX7V vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony HX7V vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX7V and WX350.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX350 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged HX7V is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Sony HX7V vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony HX7V vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony HX7V vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Sony HX7V Portrait photography information
Sony WX350 Portrait photography information
30
 MP count good (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
37
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 supports face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Sony HX7V
Street photography with Sony WX350
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (164 grams)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sony HX7V Sports photography details
Sony WX350 Sports photography details
39
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
52
 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 good battery (470 shots)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Sony HX7V Travel photography advice
Sony WX350 Travel photography advice
67
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 long reach (250mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
72
 good battery (470 CIPA)
 lighter than competition (164g)
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 long reach (500mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Sony HX7V Landscape photography advice
Sony WX350 Landscape photography advice
42
 decently wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
 good battery (470 shots)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Sony HX7V Vlogging highlights
Sony WX350 Vlogging highlights
32
 decently wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone port
35
 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (164g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 lack of external microphone jack
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Sony HX7V vs Sony WX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX7V and Sony WX350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-6.5
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech XtraFine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.80 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 208g (0.46 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 470 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media 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 Single Single
Pricing at launch $499 $270