Sony A350 vs Sony WX50
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Sony A350 vs Sony WX50 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
- Announced June 2008
- New Model is Sony A380
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
Sony A350 vs Sony WX50 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Sony A350 versus Sony WX50, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A350 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty close but the A350 (APS-C) and WX50 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A350 was revealed 4 years prior to the WX50 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A350 matches up vs the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A350 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A350 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony WX50
A350 | WX50 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony A350
WX50 | A350 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | June 2008 | Fresher by 44 months | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A350 and Sony WX50
A350 | WX50 | |||
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Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Sony A350 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A350 features external dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Sony A350 versus Sony WX50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A350 against the WX50.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A350 and WX50 is 62 and 96 respectively.
Sony A350 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A350 and WX50.
To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A350 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony WX50 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older A350 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony A350 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2008-06-06 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 surface area | 372.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 674 grams (1.49 pounds) | 117 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 65 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 595 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $600 | $250 |