Sony a5000 vs Sony WX350
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Sony a5000 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sony a5000 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a5000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are available at Sony a5000 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Sony WX350
a5000 | WX350 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony a5000
WX350 | a5000 |
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Common features in the Sony a5000 and Sony WX350
a5000 | WX350 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | February 2014 | Similar generation | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the a5000 and WX350 is 89 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony a5000 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Sony Alpha a5000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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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 |