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Sony W320 vs Sony W350

Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony W320 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced 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
  • Announced January 2010
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Sony W320 vs Sony W350 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony W320 and Sony W350, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both built by Sony. The resolution of the W320 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W320 was introduced about the same time to the W350 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the W320 scores vs the W350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony W350

 W320 W350 

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony W320

 W350 W320 

Common features in the Sony W320 and Sony W350

 W320 W350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Sony W320 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony W320 comes with exterior measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Sony W320 and Sony W350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the W320 versus the W350.

Sony W320 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W320 and W350 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Sony W320 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Sony W320 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the W320 and W350.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you should really take the release date of the cameras into account.

Sony W320 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Sony W320 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W320 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W320 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W350 Portrait photography highlights
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W320 Street photography features
Sony W350 Street photography features
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W320 Sports photography highlights
Sony W350 Sports photography highlights
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W320 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
66
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
66
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W320 Landscape photography information
Sony W350 Landscape photography information
33
pretty wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
38
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W320 Vlogging info
Sony W350 Vlogging info
26
pretty wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
29
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Sony W320 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W320 and Sony W350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 4cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117g (0.26 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $269 $200