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Sony TX7 vs Sony W350

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony TX7 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2010
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Sony TX7 vs Sony W350 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Sony TX7 vs Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the TX7 (10MP) and W350 (14MP) and the TX7 (1/2.4") and W350 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The TX7 was launched very close to the W350 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the TX7 matches up versus the W350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony W350

 TX7 W350 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony TX7

 W350 TX7 

Common features in the Sony TX7 and Sony W350

 TX7 W350 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony TX7 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Sony TX7 offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TX7 versus the W350.

Sony TX7 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX7 and W350 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Sony TX7 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX7 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TX7 and W350.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TX7 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony W350 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Sony TX7 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Sony TX7 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX7 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX7 Portrait photography features
Sony W350 Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX7
Street photography with Sony W350
59
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX7 Sports photography info
Sony W350 Sports photography info
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TX7
Travel photography with Sony W350
59
includes touch focus
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (149g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX7 Landscape photography information
Sony W350 Landscape photography information
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
37
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W350 as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (149g)
29
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Sony TX7 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX7 and Sony W350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $300 $200