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Sony A7S vs Sony WX350

Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65
Sony Alpha A7S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony A7S vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Replacement is Sony A7S 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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony WX300
  • Renewed by Sony WX500
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Sony A7S vs Sony WX350 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Sony A7S versus Sony WX350, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the A7S (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the A7S (Full frame) and WX350 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The A7S was unveiled 2 months after the WX350 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A7S scores versus the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Sony WX350

 A7S WX350 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k460kClearer display (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony A7S

 WX350 A7S 

Common features in the Sony A7S and Sony WX350

 A7S WX350 
AnnouncedApril 2014February 2014Similar age
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Sony A7S vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A7S has outside dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Sony A7S versus Sony WX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A7S versus the WX350.

Sony A7S vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7S and WX350 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Sony A7S vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7S vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7S and WX350.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A7S with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX350 will deliver greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Sony A7S vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sony A7S vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7S vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7S Portrait photography factors
Sony WX350 Portrait photography factors
68
you can focus manually
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
37
good resolution (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A7S
Street photography with Sony WX350
76
screen tilts up and down
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (489 grams)
great ISO range (409,600)
no image stabilization
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (164 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7S Sports photography advice
Sony WX350 Sports photography advice
52
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (360 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7S Travel photography highlights
Sony WX350 Travel photography highlights
58
lighter than competition in class (489 grams)
weather proof
terrible battery (360 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
72
good battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (164g)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7S Landscape photography features
Sony WX350 Landscape photography features
66
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (409,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery (360 per charge)
47
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
good battery power (470 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7S Vlogging info
Sony WX350 Vlogging info
34
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic support
lighter than competition in class (489g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (164 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
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Sony A7S vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7S and Sony WX350
 Sony Alpha A7SSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-04-06 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 855.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4240 x 2832 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 409600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Number of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
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
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps) 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 489 grams (1.08 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
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 87 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3702 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 470 photographs
Battery format 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 feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,998 $270