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Sony A3000 vs Sony WX350

Portability
69 Imaging
62 Features
54 Overall
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Sony Alpha A3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Sony A3000 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Renewed by Sony a3500
Sony WX350
(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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony WX300
  • Later Model is Sony WX500
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Sony A3000 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Sony A3000 vs Sony WX350, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Sony. The resolution of the A3000 (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty similar but the A3000 (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The A3000 was launched 5 months earlier than the WX350 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the A3000 matches up against the WX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
 A3000 WX350 
Manual focus  More precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony A3000

		

		

			
 WX350 A3000 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony A3000 and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 A3000 WX350 
LaunchedAugust 2013February 2014Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither offers Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony A3000 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A3000 offers exterior measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Compare the Sony A3000 vs Sony WX350 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A3000 vs the WX350.
Sony A3000 vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 and WX350 is 69 and 94 respectively.
Sony A3000 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony A3000 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 and WX350.
Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A3000 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony A3000 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively.
	
			Sony A3000 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony A3000 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony A3000 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Sony A3000
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
77
 manual focus
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 comes with face detection focus
 saves RAW files
37
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 supports face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Sony A3000
Street photography with Sony WX350
56
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
 heavier than average (411 grams)
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (164g)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sony A3000 Sports photography information
Sony WX350 Sports photography information
59
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (470 per charge)
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
 does not have image stabilization
 has no phase detect auto focus
52
 long zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (18MP)
 supports tracking focus
 good battery power (470 shots)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Sony A3000 Travel photography features
Sony WX350 Travel photography features
60
 better than average battery (470 shots)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 missing Time Lapse recording
 heavier than average (411 grams)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
72
 good battery power (470 shots)
 lighter than others in class (164g)
 MP count decent (18MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 long reach (500mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Sony A3000
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
70
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 better than average battery (470 CIPA)
 does not have image stabilization
 missing Time Lapse recording
47
 really wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (18MP)
 good battery power (470 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Sony A3000 Vlogging info
Sony WX350 Vlogging info
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 comes with face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 missing external mic socket
 heavier than average (411 grams)
35
 really wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others in class (164 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no mic socket
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Sony A3000 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A3000 and Sony WX350
 Sony Alpha A3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-08-27 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ image -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5456 x 3632 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 16000 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Available lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) 4.30 m
Flash modes Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. -
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 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 format AVCHD, H.264, MP4 AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 411g (0.91 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1068 not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photographs 470 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $398 $270