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Sony QX100 vs Sony WX350

Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony QX100 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Sony QX100
(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
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
  • Released February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Sony WX350

 QX100 WX350 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony QX100

 WX350 QX100 
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution460k0kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX100 and Sony WX350

 QX100 WX350 
ReleasedSeptember 2013February 2014Same age
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony QX100 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the QX100 and WX350 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Sony QX100 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony QX100 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX100 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
53
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
lacks RAW files
37
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony QX100
Street photography with Sony WX350
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
provides touch to focus
screen does not articulate
lacks RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX100 Sports photography information
Sony WX350 Sports photography information
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (470 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony QX100
Travel photography with Sony WX350
69
provides touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
72
great battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
good megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen ( inches)
manual exposure not available
lacks RAW files
terrible battery (200 shots)
no Timelapse function
47
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
great battery power (470 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX100 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX350 Vlogging highlights
38
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Sony QX100 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX100 and Sony WX350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
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