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Sony W350 vs Sony W610

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Sony W350 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

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
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Sony W350 vs Sony W610 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony W350 and Sony W610, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the W350 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W350 was launched 24 months earlier than the W610 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the W350 grades vs the W610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony W610

 W350 W610 

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony W350

 W610 W350 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Sony W350 and Sony W610

 W350 W610 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Sony W350 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony W350 enjoys outside measurements 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 W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the W350 against the W610.

Sony W350 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W350 and W610 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Sony W350 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Sony W350 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the W350 and W610.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The older W350 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony W350 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Sony W350 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W350 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W350
Portrait photography with Sony W610
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W350 Street photography details
Sony W610 Street photography details
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than others (113 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W350
Sports photography with Sony W610
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
resolution is good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W610 as a Travel photography camera
66
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than others (113g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W350 Landscape photography features
Sony W610 Landscape photography features
37
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
33
decently wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W350 Vlogging information
Sony W610 Vlogging information
29
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Sony W350 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W350 and Sony W610
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-07 2012-01-10
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117 grams (0.26 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" 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 life - 250 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $200