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Sony A350 vs Sony WX5

Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Sony A350 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Launched June 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A380
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Sony A350 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Sony A350 and Sony WX5, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the A350 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly similar but the A350 (APS-C) and WX5 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The A350 was brought out 3 years earlier than the WX5 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A350 grades versus the WX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony WX5

 A350 WX5 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony A350

 WX5 A350 
LaunchedJuly 2010June 2008More modern by 25 months
Display size2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony A350 and Sony WX5

 A350 WX5 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sony A350 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A350 offers physical dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Sony A350 and Sony WX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A350 vs the WX5.

Sony A350 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A350 and WX5 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Sony A350 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A350 and WX5.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A350 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony A350 will offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged A350 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A350 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A350 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A350 Portrait photography information
Sony WX5 Portrait photography information
71
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A350 Street photography factors
Sony WX5 Street photography factors
66
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
heavier than competition in class (674g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A350 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX5 Sports photography highlights
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A350 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Travel photography camera
51
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (674 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A350
Landscape photography with Sony WX5
64
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A350 Vlogging features
Sony WX5 Vlogging features
9
no video recording
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Sony A350 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A350 and Sony WX5
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2008-06-06 2010-07-08
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.8"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 674 gr (1.49 pounds) 146 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 595 not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $600 $250