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Canon SX1 IS vs Sony WX350

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Released March 2009
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Earlier Model is Sony WX300
  • Newer Model is Sony WX500
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Canon SX1 IS vs Sony WX350 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX1 IS vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was manufactured 5 years before the WX350 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX1 IS grades versus the WX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Sony WX350

 SX1 IS WX350 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Canon SX1 IS

 WX350 SX1 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2014March 2009More recent by 59 months
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Sony WX350

 SX1 IS WX350 
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS has got outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX1 IS and the WX350.

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and WX350 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and WX350.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX350 to give you more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX350 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
37
decent megapixels (18MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
56
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (615g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (164g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX1 IS
Travel photography with Sony WX350
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has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (615g)
resolution not great (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
great battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than others (164 grams)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX350 Landscape photography highlights
44
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
great battery life (470 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX1 IS
Vlogging with Sony WX350
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decently wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of external mic support
heavier than average in class (615g)
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (164 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX1 IS vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Sony WX350
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-03-27 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 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, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615 grams (1.36 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 470 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $600 $270