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Sony TX1 vs Sony W350

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony TX1 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced August 2009
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Sony TX1 vs Sony W350 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony W350

 TX1 W350 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony TX1

 W350 TX1 

Common features in the Sony TX1 and Sony W350

 TX1 W350 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sony TX1 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

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).

See the Sony TX1 versus Sony W350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony TX1 vs Sony W350 size comparison

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

Sony TX1 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX1 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony TX1 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Sony TX1 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX1 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX1 Portrait photography details
Sony W350 Portrait photography details
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TX1 as a Street photography camera
Sony W350 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX1
Sports photography with Sony W350
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX1 Travel photography info
Sony W350 Travel photography info
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony TX1
Landscape photography with Sony W350
31
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
37
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX1 Vlogging information
Sony W350 Vlogging information
28
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
29
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Sony TX1 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX1 and Sony W350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 8cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $350 $200