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Sony QX1 vs Sony WX350

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57
Sony Alpha QX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony QX1 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Revealed September 2014
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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Sony QX1 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Sony QX1 vs Sony WX350, one is a Lens-style and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the QX1 (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is fairly comparable but the QX1 (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The QX1 was introduced 7 months after the WX350 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the QX1 grades against the WX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony WX350

 QX1 WX350 
LaunchedSeptember 2014February 2014Newer by 7 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony QX1

 WX350 QX1 
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution460k0kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony WX350

 QX1 WX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony QX1 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony QX1 comes with outer dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony QX1 vs Sony WX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the QX1 compared to the WX350.

Sony QX1 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the QX1 and WX350 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Sony QX1 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX1 and WX350.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The QX1 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony QX1 will provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent QX1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony QX1 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX1 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX1 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX350 Portrait photography advice
66
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
37
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony QX1 Street photography details
Sony WX350 Street photography details
69
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (216g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (164 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
56
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (440 shots)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX1 Travel photography advice
Sony WX350 Travel photography advice
71
good battery (440 CIPA)
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (216 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
72
good battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (164 grams)
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX1 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX350 Landscape photography factors
64
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (440 CIPA)
screen is small ( inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
47
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
good battery power (470 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX1 Vlogging information
Sony WX350 Vlogging information
32
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (216g)
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (164g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
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Sony QX1 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX1 and Sony WX350
 Sony Alpha QX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha QX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Lens-style Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-09-03 2014-02-13
Physical type Lens-style Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.2 x 15.4mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 357.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5456 x 3632 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 16000 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing - 3 inch
Display resolution 0k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.30 m
Flash options Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 grams (0.48 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photos 470 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $500 $270