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Sony a5000 vs Sony WX350

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Sony Alpha a5000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony a5000 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Sony a5000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-3N
  • Newer Model is Sony a5100
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony WX300
  • Later Model is Sony WX500
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Sony a5000 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony a5000 versus Sony WX350, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Sony. The resolution of the a5000 (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty similar but the a5000 (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The a5000 was brought out around the same time to the WX350 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the a5000 matches up against the WX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Sony WX350

 a5000 WX350 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony a5000

 WX350 a5000 

Common features in the Sony a5000 and Sony WX350

 a5000 WX350 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2014Similar generation
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Sony a5000 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony a5000 offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Sony a5000 versus Sony WX350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the a5000 vs the WX350.

Sony a5000 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the a5000 and WX350 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Sony a5000 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony a5000 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the a5000 and WX350.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The a5000 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony a5000 will deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively.

Sony a5000 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sony a5000 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony a5000 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony a5000 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX350 Portrait photography factors
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
37
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony a5000 Street photography factors
Sony WX350 Street photography factors
78
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (164g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony a5000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
60
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
good battery (420 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony a5000 Travel photography factors
Sony WX350 Travel photography factors
78
good battery (420 shots)
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
72
good battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than others in class (164 grams)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony a5000 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX350 Landscape photography advice
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (420 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
47
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony a5000 Vlogging advice
Sony WX350 Vlogging advice
32
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no mic jack
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (164 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
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Sony a5000 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony a5000 and Sony WX350
 Sony Alpha a5000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a5000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-07 2014-02-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5456 x 3632 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 16000 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.30 m
Flash options Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) 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 data format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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 269g (0.59 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 1089 not tested
Other
Battery life 420 pictures 470 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $448 $270