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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W350

Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
58
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5
(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
Sony W350
(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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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W350 Overview

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.

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The 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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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Sony W350

 NEX-5 W350 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper 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 
RevealedJune 2010January 2010Same 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.

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W350 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Portrait photography details
Sony W350 Portrait photography details
72
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Street photography factors
Sony W350 Street photography factors
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony NEX-5
Sports photography with Sony W350
52
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Travel photography features
Sony W350 Travel photography features
59
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
66
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W350 Landscape photography highlights
68
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
37
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony NEX-5
Vlogging with Sony W350
28
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external microphone socket
29
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5 and Sony W350
 Sony Alpha NEX-5Sony 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