Sony QX100 vs Sony WX350
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Sony QX100 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
- Introduced September 2013
(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
- Released February 2014
- Replaced the Sony WX300
- Replacement is Sony WX500
Sony QX100 vs Sony WX350 Overview
Here is a in-depth analysis of the Sony QX100 vs Sony WX350, former being a Lens-style while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Sony. The image resolution of the QX100 (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the QX100 (1") and WX350 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe QX100 was unveiled 5 months prior to the WX350 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the QX100 scores against the WX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony QX100 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The full galleries are available at Sony QX100 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Sony WX350
QX100 | WX350 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony QX100
WX350 | QX100 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 0k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Sony QX100 and Sony WX350
QX100 | WX350 | |||
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Released | September 2013 | February 2014 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Sony QX100 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony QX100 features external measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Look at the Sony QX100 vs Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the QX100 vs the WX350.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the QX100 and WX350 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Sony QX100 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the QX100 and WX350.
To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The QX100 with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony QX100 will produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.
Sony QX100 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony QX100 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
Category | Lens-style | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-09-05 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Lens-style | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-100mm (3.6x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | - | 3" |
Resolution of display | 0k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | Depends on connected smartphone | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.30 m |
Flash options | None | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 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 file format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 179 gr (0.39 pounds) | 164 gr (0.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | 470 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN, | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 secs) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $268 | $270 |