Sony TX7 vs Sony WX350
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Sony TX7 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Previous Model is Sony WX300
- New Model is Sony WX500
Sony TX7 vs Sony WX350 Overview
The following is a detailed review of the Sony TX7 vs Sony WX350, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the TX7 (10MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the TX7 (1/2.4") and WX350 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TX7 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the WX350 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TX7 grades vs the WX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony TX7 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are available at Sony TX7 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony WX350
TX7 | WX350 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony TX7
WX350 | TX7 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | January 2010 | Newer by 49 months |
Common features in the Sony TX7 and Sony WX350
TX7 | WX350 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Sony TX7 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony TX7 has physical measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Contrast the Sony TX7 vs Sony WX350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TX7 vs the WX350.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TX7 and WX350 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Sony TX7 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TX7 and WX350.
As you can see, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TX7 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony WX350 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged TX7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Sony TX7 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony TX7 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.4" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.104 x 4.578mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
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) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 921k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 2s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.80 m | 4.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 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 data format | AVCHD | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 149 grams (0.33 lb) | 164 grams (0.36 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BN1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $300 | $270 |