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Sony TX100V vs Sony W350

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony TX100V vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Sony TX100V vs Sony W350 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Sony TX100V versus Sony W350, both Ultracompact cameras and both are built by Sony. The image resolution of the TX100V (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TX100V was brought out 13 months later than the W350 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TX100V scores against the W350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony W350

 TX100V W350 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony TX100V

 W350 TX100V 

Common features in the Sony TX100V and Sony W350

 TX100V W350 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony TX100V vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony TX100V comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Sony TX100V versus Sony W350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TX100V vs the W350.

Sony TX100V vs Sony W350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX100V and W350 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Sony TX100V vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX100V vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TX100V and W350.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX100V to result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TX100V provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony TX100V vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Sony TX100V vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX100V vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX100V Portrait photography info
Sony W350 Portrait photography info
30
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX100V Street photography advice
Sony W350 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX100V Sports photography factors
Sony W350 Sports photography factors
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX100V as a Travel photography camera
Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
65
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (147g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX100V as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W350 as a Landscape photography camera
43
fairly wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
38
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX100V as a Vlogging camera
Sony W350 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition (147g)
29
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Sony TX100V vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX100V and Sony W350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147g (0.32 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 ID NP-BN1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $380 $200