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Sony A350 vs Sony WX50

Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Sony A350 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Announced June 2008
  • New Model is Sony A380
Sony WX50
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony WX50

 A350 WX50 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony A350

 WX50 A350 
LaunchedJanuary 2012June 2008Fresher by 44 months
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony A350 and Sony WX50

 A350 WX50 
Screen size2.7"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).

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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.

Sony A350 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A350 and WX50 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Sony A350 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A350 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A350 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A350 Portrait photography information
Sony WX50 Portrait photography information
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A350 Street photography highlights
Sony WX50 Street photography highlights
66
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
heavier than competitors (674 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A350 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Sports photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A350 Travel photography details
Sony WX50 Travel photography details
51
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (674g)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A350 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX50 Landscape photography advice
64
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
no Time Lapse recording
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A350 Vlogging advice
Sony WX50 Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Sony A350 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A350 and Sony WX50
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
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