Nikon A vs Sony WX350
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Nikon A vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 299g - 111 x 64 x 40mm
- Launched June 2013
(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
- Previous Model is Sony WX300
- Newer Model is Sony WX500
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The following is a extended assessment of the Nikon A vs Sony WX350, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the A (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty well matched but the A (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A was unveiled 8 months before the WX350 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon A being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A scores versus the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Sony WX350
| A | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Nikon A
| WX350 | A | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2014 |  | June 2013 | Newer by 8 months |
Common features in the Nikon A and Sony WX350
| A | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Nikon A vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A provides physical dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the A vs the WX350.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A and WX350 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Nikon A vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A and WX350.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony WX350 will give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged A is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon A vs Sony WX350 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix A | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix A | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
| Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2013-06-06 | 2014-02-13 |
| Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 11.50 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 299 gr (0.66 lbs) | 164 gr (0.36 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 64 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 80 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.8 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 1164 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 230 shots | 470 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL20 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $778 | $270 |
