Sony TX1 vs Sony W350

Here is a extended review of the Sony TX1 versus Sony W350, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the TX1 (10MP) and W350 (14MP) and the TX1 (1/2.4") and W350 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The TX1 was announced 5 months earlier than the W350 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TX1 matches up versus the W350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The whole galleries are provided at Sony TX1 Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony TX1 provides external measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TX1 against the W350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TX1 and W350 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX1 and W350.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TX1 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony W350 will show extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.