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Sony A9 vs Sony WX350

Portability
65
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony A9 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Updated by Sony A9 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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
Photography Glossary

Sony A9 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Sony A9 versus Sony WX350, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the A9 (24MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the A9 (Full frame) and WX350 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A9 was revealed 3 years after the WX350 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the A9 scores against the WX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony WX350

 A9 WX350 
LaunchedApril 2017February 2014More modern by 39 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k460kClearer display (+980k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony A9

 WX350 A9 

Common features in the Sony A9 and Sony WX350

 A9 WX350 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony A9 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A9 enjoys physical measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A9 and the WX350.

Sony A9 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A9 and WX350 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Sony A9 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony A9 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A9 and WX350.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A9 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony A9 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer A9 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A9 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sony A9 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A9 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A9 Portrait photography details
Sony WX350 Portrait photography details
83
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
37
MP count good (18MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A9
Street photography with Sony WX350
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A9 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
86
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (650 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 shots)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A9 Travel photography features
Sony WX350 Travel photography features
73
better than average battery life (650 shots)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
72
good battery life (470 shots)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A9
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
85
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery life (650 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
47
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
good battery life (470 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A9 Vlogging information
Sony WX350 Vlogging information
36
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (164g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
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Sony A9 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A9 and Sony WX350
 Sony Alpha A9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2017-04-19 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 51200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 693 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Number of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,440 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 673g (1.48 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 92 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 3517 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 photos 470 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two Single
Retail cost $4,498 $270