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Sony TX100V vs Sony WX350

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony TX100V vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
Photography Glossary

Sony TX100V vs Sony WX350 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Sony TX100V vs Sony WX350, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX100V (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TX100V was launched 4 years before the WX350 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TX100V matches up versus the WX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony WX350

 TX100V WX350 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k460kClearer screen (+769k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony TX100V

 WX350 TX100V 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months

Common features in the Sony TX100V and Sony WX350

 TX100V WX350 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony TX100V vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony TX100V features outer dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TX100V versus the WX350.

Sony TX100V vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TX100V and WX350 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Sony TX100V vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX100V vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TX100V and WX350.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony WX350 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged TX100V is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony TX100V vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sony TX100V vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX100V vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX100V
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
30
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
megapixel count good (18MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX100V as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors (147 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX100V Sports photography highlights
Sony WX350 Sports photography highlights
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX100V Travel photography information
Sony WX350 Travel photography information
65
comes with touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (147 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
great battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX100V as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
great battery life (470 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX100V as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors (147g)
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Sony TX100V vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX100V and Sony WX350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-06 2014-02-13
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.5-6.5
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,229k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 gr (0.32 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $380 $270