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Sony W350 vs Sony W530

Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony W350 vs Sony W530 Key Specs

Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Sony W350 vs Sony W530 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Sony W350 and Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W350 (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W350 was launched 12 months earlier than the W530 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the W350 scores versus the W530 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony W530

 W350 W530 

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony W350

 W530 W350 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Sony W350 and Sony W530

 W350 W530 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Sony W350 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Sony W350 features external dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony W350 and Sony W530 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the W350 versus the W530.

Sony W350 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the W350 and W530 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sony W350 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Sony W350 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the W350 and W530.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older W350 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony W350 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Sony W350 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W350 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W350
Portrait photography with Sony W530
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W350 Street photography info
Sony W530 Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W350
Sports photography with Sony W530
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W350 Travel photography highlights
Sony W530 Travel photography highlights
66
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W350 Landscape photography details
Sony W530 Landscape photography details
38
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
33
really wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W350 Vlogging advice
Sony W530 Vlogging advice
29
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
26
really wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Sony W350 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W350 and Sony W530
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117g (0.26 pounds) 113g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $269