Canon N vs Sony WX350

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon N versus Sony WX350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the N (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The N was announced 13 months before the WX350 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the N grades against the WX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are available at Canon N Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon N comes with external measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Canon N versus Sony WX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the N and the WX350.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N and WX350 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the N and WX350.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX350 to give extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged N is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.