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Sony HX9V vs Sony WX350

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Sony HX9V vs Sony WX350 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
  • Launched July 2011
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • Later Model is Sony WX500
Photography Glossary

Sony HX9V vs Sony WX350 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony HX9V vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX9V was launched 3 years before the WX350 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the HX9V matches up versus the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
 HX9V WX350 
Manually focus  More exact focusing
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony HX9V

		

		

			
 WX350 HX9V 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2011More modern by 31 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony HX9V and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 HX9V WX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  No Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony HX9V vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony HX9V provides exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst 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 HX9V vs Sony WX350 in our newest Camera plus 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 during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the HX9V and the WX350.
Sony HX9V vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX9V and WX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Sony HX9V vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony HX9V vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX9V and WX350.
All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX350 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged HX9V is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
	
			Sony HX9V vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony HX9V vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony HX9V vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Sony HX9V
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
39
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
37
 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 has face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Sony HX9V Street photography factors
Sony WX350 Street photography factors
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (245 grams)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (164 grams)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Sony HX9V as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
44
 incredible zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
52
 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (18MP)
 has tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Sony HX9V Travel photography features
Sony WX350 Travel photography features
69
 lighter than competition (245g)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 great reach (384mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 does not have selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
 better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
 lighter than competition (164 grams)
 good megapixels (18MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 very long reach (500mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Sony HX9V
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
49
 has manual focus
 quite wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse function
47
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (18MP)
 better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not available
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Sony HX9V Vlogging features
Sony WX350 Vlogging features
33
 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (245g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 lack of mic jack
35
 quite wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (164 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 lack of mic support
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Sony HX9V vs Sony WX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX9V and Sony WX350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 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 format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots
Battery style - 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 shooting    
Type of storage 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
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $328 $270