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Sony A7 vs Sony WX350

Portability
78
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73
Sony Alpha A7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony A7 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7 II
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
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • Updated by Sony WX500
Photography Glossary

Sony A7 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Sony A7 and Sony WX350, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the A7 (24MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the A7 (Full frame) and WX350 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The A7 was unveiled at a similar time to the WX350 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A7 scores versus the WX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Sony WX350

 A7 WX350 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k460kClearer display (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony A7

 WX350 A7 

Common features in the Sony A7 and Sony WX350

 A7 WX350 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2014Same generation
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Sony A7 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7 enjoys exterior measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A7 vs the WX350.

Sony A7 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A7 and WX350 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Sony A7 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A7 and WX350.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A7 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony A7 will show more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Sony A7 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sony A7 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
81
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
36
resolution is good (18MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A7
Street photography with Sony WX350
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
lighter than competition (474g)
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (164g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7 Sports photography information
Sony WX350 Sports photography information
65
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (340 shots)
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (470 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7 Travel photography details
Sony WX350 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition (474 grams)
weather sealing
good MP (24MP)
not so great battery pack (340 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
good battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A7
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (340 shots)
47
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
good battery power (470 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
35
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic support
lighter than competition (474 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Sony A7 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 and Sony WX350
 Sony Alpha A7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-22 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 117 -
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Xtra Fine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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, AVCHD 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 474 gr (1.04 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 90 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2248 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 470 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $798 $270