Sony HX9V vs Sony W350
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Sony HX9V vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony HX9V vs Sony W350 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX9V Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony W350
HX9V | W350 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 19 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony HX9V
W350 | HX9V |
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Common features in the Sony HX9V and Sony W350
HX9V | W350 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX9V and W350 is 91 and 97 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX9V vs Sony W350 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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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 |