Sony A350 vs Sony WX5
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Sony A350 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony A350 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A350 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony WX5
A350 | WX5 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony A350
WX5 | A350 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | June 2008 | More modern by 25 months | |
Display size | 2.8" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A350 and Sony WX5
A350 | WX5 | |||
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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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A350 and WX5 is 62 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Sony A350 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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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 |