Sony QX1 vs Sony WX350

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha QX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are available at Sony QX1 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.