Sony HX90V vs Sony WX350

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Sony HX90V and Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the HX90V (18MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX90V was announced 15 months later than the WX350 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the HX90V scores versus the WX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX90V Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony HX90V comes with physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX90V and Sony WX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the HX90V vs the WX350.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX90V and WX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX90V and WX350.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of files but you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher HX90V should have a benefit in sensor innovation.