Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W350
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Announced June 2010
- Successor is Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2010
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On this page, we are matching up the Sony NEX-5 and Sony W350, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very comparable but the NEX-5 (APS-C) and W350 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe NEX-5 was launched 6 months later than the W350 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NEX-5 matches up against the W350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5 Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Sony W350
| NEX-5 | W350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony NEX-5
| W350 | NEX-5 |
|---|
Common features in the Sony NEX-5 and Sony W350
| NEX-5 | W350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2010 |  | January 2010 | Same age |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5 features outside measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sony W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the NEX-5 compared to the W350.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5 and W350 is 89 and 97 respectively.
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5 and W350.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The NEX-5 comes with the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler.
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W350 Specifications
| Sony Alpha NEX-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2010-06-07 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Bionz | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
| Available lenses | 121 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
| 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 287 grams (0.63 lb) | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 69 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.2 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 796 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 shots | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NPFW50 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $599 | $200 |