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Sony TX1 vs Sony WX350

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony TX1 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released August 2009
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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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Sony TX1 vs Sony WX350 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Sony TX1 versus Sony WX350, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the TX1 (10MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the TX1 (1/2.4") and WX350 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The TX1 was announced 5 years earlier than the WX350 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TX1 matches up vs the WX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony WX350

 TX1 WX350 
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Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony TX1

 WX350 TX1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2009Newer by 55 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony TX1 and Sony WX350

 TX1 WX350 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony TX1 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Sony TX1 features outside measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TX1 against the WX350.

Sony TX1 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TX1 and WX350 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sony TX1 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX1 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TX1 and WX350.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TX1 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony WX350 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged TX1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony TX1 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sony TX1 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX1 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX1 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX350 Portrait photography advice
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no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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good MP (18 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX1
Street photography with Sony WX350
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image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (164g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX1 Sports photography features
Sony WX350 Sports photography features
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image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX1 Travel photography details
Sony WX350 Travel photography details
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built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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good battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors (164 grams)
good MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
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screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
good battery power (470 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX1 Vlogging factors
Sony WX350 Vlogging factors
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touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (164 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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Sony TX1 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX1 and Sony WX350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-06 2014-02-13
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 8cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 life - 470 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $350 $270