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Sony W350 vs Sony W810

Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony W350 vs Sony W810 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Sony W350 vs Sony W810 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Sony W350 and Sony W810, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the W350 (14MP) and W810 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W350 was introduced 5 years before the W810 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the W350 grades versus the W810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony W810

 W350 W810 

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony W350

 W810 W350 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 48 months

Common features in the Sony W350 and Sony W810

 W350 W810 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Sony W350 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony W350 has outer measurements 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 W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the W350 compared to the W810.

Sony W350 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W350 and W810 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sony W350 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Sony W350 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the W350 and W810.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony W810 to give greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged W350 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony W350 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Sony W350 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W350 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W810 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W350
Street photography with Sony W810
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W350 Sports photography factors
Sony W810 Sports photography factors
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W350
Travel photography with Sony W810
66
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
67
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W350 Landscape photography advice
Sony W810 Landscape photography advice
38
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W350 Vlogging info
Sony W810 Vlogging info
29
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
32
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Sony W350 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W350 and Sony W810
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2014-01-07
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117 grams (0.26 pounds) 111 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 200 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $200 $100