Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Sony HX350 and Sony HX30V side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony HX350 has external dimensions of 130 x 93 x 103 mm (5.12 x 3.66 x 4.06″) and weighs 652 g (1.44 lb / 23.00 oz) (including batteries). Sony HX30V has external dimensions of 107 x 62 x 35 mm (4.21 x 2.44 x 1.38″) and weighs 254 g (0.56 lb / 8.96 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Sony HX350 and the Sony HX30V. Sony HX30V is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 23mm narrower, 31mm shorter and 68mm thinner than Sony HX350.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Sony HX350 and Sony HX30V.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony HX350 and Sony HX30V.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony HX30V is significantly lighter (398g ) than the Sony HX350 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 nor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Sony HX350 and Sony HX30V's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Sony HX350 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Sony HX30V has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to HX350.