Sony NEX-7 vs Sony W350
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71 Overall
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Released December 2011
(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
- Introduced January 2010

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony W350 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony NEX-7 and Sony W350, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the NEX-7 (24MP) and W350 (14MP) and the NEX-7 (APS-C) and W350 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

The NEX-7 was brought out 24 months later than the W350 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NEX-7 scores versus the W350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony W350 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The entire galleries are provided at Sony NEX-7 Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Sony W350
NEX-7 | W350 | |||
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Introduced | December 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 24 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony NEX-7
W350 | NEX-7 |
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Common features in the Sony NEX-7 and Sony W350
NEX-7 | W350 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Sony NEX-7 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-7 enjoys external measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony NEX-7 and Sony W350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-7 compared to the W350.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-7 and W350 is 84 and 97 respectively.

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-7 and W350.
As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NEX-7 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony NEX-7 will render extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger NEX-7 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony W350 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-12-13 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 16000 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Amount of lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 400g (0.88 lbs) | 117g (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 81 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1016 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 430 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $699 | $200 |