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Sony HX9V vs Sony W350

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony HX9V vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Released July 2011
Sony W350
(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
  • Launched January 2010
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Sony HX9V vs Sony W350 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Sony HX9V and Sony W350, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX9V was released 19 months after the W350 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the HX9V scores against the W350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony W350

 HX9V W350 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony HX9V

 W350 HX9V 

Common features in the Sony HX9V and Sony W350

 HX9V W350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Sony HX9V vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX9V offers outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX9V and Sony W350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the HX9V vs the W350.

Sony HX9V vs Sony W350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX9V and W350 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Sony HX9V vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX9V vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX9V and W350.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX9V to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent HX9V provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Sony HX9V vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Sony HX9V vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX9V vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX9V Portrait photography info
Sony W350 Portrait photography info
39
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX9V
Street photography with Sony W350
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX9V as a Sports photography camera
Sony W350 as a Sports photography camera
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX9V Travel photography information
Sony W350 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (245 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX9V Landscape photography advice
Sony W350 Landscape photography advice
49
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
37
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX9V Vlogging factors
Sony W350 Vlogging factors
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
29
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Sony HX9V vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX9V and Sony W350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-07-19 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 ID NP-BG1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $328 $200