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Sony W350 vs Sony WX1

Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Sony W350 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Announced January 2010
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Sony W350 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Sony W350 and Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the W350 (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the W350 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The W350 was revealed 6 months after the WX1 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the W350 grades against the WX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony WX1

 W350 WX1 

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony W350

 WX1 W350 

Common features in the Sony W350 and Sony WX1

 W350 WX1 
LaunchedJanuary 2010August 2009Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Sony W350 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony W350 offers outer dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony W350 and Sony WX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the W350 against the WX1.

Sony W350 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W350 and WX1 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sony W350 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony W350 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the W350 and WX1.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The W350 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony W350 will render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Sony W350 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Sony W350 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W350 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W350 Street photography features
Sony WX1 Street photography features
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony W350 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX1 Sports photography highlights
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W350
Travel photography with Sony WX1
66
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
56
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (149 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W350 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX1 Landscape photography highlights
38
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W350 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX1 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (149 grams)
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Sony W350 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W350 and Sony WX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-07 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format 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 117 grams (0.26 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 ID NP-BN1 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $200 $149