Sony QX30 vs Sony WX350
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Sony QX30 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2014 |  | February 2014 | More recent by 7 months |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony QX30
| WX350 | QX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | " | Larger display (+3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 0k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Sony QX30 and Sony WX350
| QX30 | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | 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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the QX30 and WX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Sony QX30 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | Sony 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 |
