Olympus 7000 vs Sony W350
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Olympus 7000 vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Released January 2009
- Alternate Name is mju 7000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2010

Olympus 7000 vs Sony W350 Overview
The following is a thorough overview of the Olympus 7000 versus Sony W350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The 7000 was brought out 12 months earlier than the W350 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the 7000 matches up versus the W350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus 7000 vs Sony W350 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Sony W350
7000 | W350 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Olympus 7000
W350 | 7000 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Sony W350
7000 | W350 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus 7000 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 7000 features exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 7000 versus Sony W350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 7000 vs the W350.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and W350 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and W350.
As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W350 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged 7000 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus 7000 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 7000 vs Sony W350 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus 7000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
Also called | mju 7000 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-01-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.80 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 172 grams (0.38 pounds) | 117 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $280 | $200 |