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Sony W350 vs Sony W800

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Sony W350 vs Sony W800 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Sony W350 vs Sony W800 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Sony W350 vs Sony W800, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the W350 (14MP) and W800 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W350 was revealed 5 years before the W800 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the W350 matches up versus the W800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony W800

 W350 W800 

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Sony W350

 W800 W350 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2010More modern by 49 months

Common features in the Sony W350 and Sony W800

 W350 W800 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Sony W350 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony W350 features outer dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the W350 against the W800.

Sony W350 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W350 and W800 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sony W350 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Sony W350 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the W350 and W800.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony W800 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged W350 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony W350 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Sony W350 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W350 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W350
Portrait photography with Sony W800
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
38
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W350
Street photography with Sony W800
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (125g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W350 Sports photography highlights
Sony W800 Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W800 as a Travel photography camera
66
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
70
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W350 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W800 as a Landscape photography camera
37
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W350 Vlogging factors
Sony W800 Vlogging factors
29
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
33
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors (125g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Sony W350 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W350 and Sony W800
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2014-02-13
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117 gr (0.26 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 model NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $90