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Sony QX30 vs Sony WX350

Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony QX30 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Revealed September 2014
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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Sony QX30 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Sony QX30 vs Sony WX350, one being a Lens-style and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the QX30 (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The QX30 was announced 7 months later than the WX350 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the QX30 grades versus the WX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Sony WX350

 QX30 WX350 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014February 2014More recent by 7 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony QX30

 WX350 QX30 
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution460k0kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX30 and Sony WX350

 QX30 WX350 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony QX30 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony QX30 features outside dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the QX30 and the WX350.

Sony QX30 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the QX30 and WX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Sony QX30 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX30 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX30 and WX350.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony QX30 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent QX30 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Sony QX30 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sony QX30 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX30 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony QX30
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
38
good resolution (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony QX30 Street photography details
Sony WX350 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (164g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX30 Sports photography info
Sony WX350 Sports photography info
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
no phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (470 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
65
features focus by touch
good resolution (20MP)
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
72
great battery (470 shots)
lighter than others (164 grams)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
39
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen ( inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
47
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
great battery (470 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony QX30
Vlogging with Sony WX350
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
35
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (164 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
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Sony QX30 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX30 and Sony WX350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Lens-style Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-09-03 2014-02-13
Physical type Lens-style Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal - 3 inch
Screen resolution 0k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash options None -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p) 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 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") 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 images 470 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN, NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $348 $270