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Sony A7c vs Sony WX350

Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80
Sony Alpha A7c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony A7c vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Revealed September 2020
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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
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Sony A7c vs Sony WX350 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Sony A7c versus Sony WX350, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the A7c (24MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the A7c (Full frame) and WX350 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The A7c was launched 6 years later than the WX350 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A7c grades vs the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sony WX350

 A7c WX350 
LaunchedSeptember 2020February 2014Fresher by 81 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony A7c

 WX350 A7c 

Common features in the Sony A7c and Sony WX350

 A7c WX350 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement

Sony A7c vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A7c comes with exterior dimensions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A7c versus Sony WX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the A7c and the WX350.

Sony A7c vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7c and WX350 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Sony A7c vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A7c and WX350.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A7c because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony A7c will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger A7c should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A7c vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7c vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7c Portrait photography factors
Sony WX350 Portrait photography factors
78
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
37
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A7c Street photography factors
Sony WX350 Street photography factors
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather proof
good high ISO (51,200)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (164g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A7c
Sports photography with Sony WX350
88
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery life (740 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (470 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7c Travel photography advice
Sony WX350 Travel photography advice
86
good battery life (740 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
72
good battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than average (164g)
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A7c
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
88
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
good battery life (740 shots)
47
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
good battery power (470 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7c Vlogging features
Sony WX350 Vlogging features
86
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (164 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Sony A7c vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7c and Sony WX350
 Sony Alpha A7cSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7c Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-09-14 2014-02-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 18 megapixels
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 51200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 693 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Total lenses 122 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash settings no built-in flash -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 509g (1.12 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 740 photos 470 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $1,800 $270