Sony W350 vs Sony W530
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25 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
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Sony W350 vs Sony W530 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Sony W350 vs Sony W530 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The complete galleries are available at Sony W350 Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony W530
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Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony W350
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 12 months |
Common features in the Sony W350 and Sony W530
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the W350 and W530 is 97 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony W350 vs Sony W530 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | Bionz | 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 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 |