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Canon SX600 HS vs Sony WX350

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Replacement is Canon SX610 HS
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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
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Canon SX600 HS vs Sony WX350 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX600 HS versus Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was announced at a similar time to the WX350 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX600 HS grades versus the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Sony WX350

 SX600 HS WX350 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Canon SX600 HS

 WX350 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Sony WX350

 SX600 HS WX350 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2014Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS offers physical dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Canon SX600 HS versus Sony WX350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the WX350.

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and WX350 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and WX350.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX350 to show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX350 Portrait photography highlights
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography info
Sony WX350 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography highlights
Sony WX350 Sports photography highlights
41
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX600 HS
Travel photography with Sony WX350
70
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
72
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography features
Sony WX350 Landscape photography features
48
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
47
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging info
Sony WX350 Vlogging info
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1280 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SX600 HS vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Sony WX350
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-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 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 188 grams (0.41 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 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 290 photos 470 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $249 $270