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Sony W350 vs Sony WX220

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Sony W350 vs Sony WX220 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 WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Sony W350 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Sony W350 versus Sony WX220, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the W350 (14MP) and WX220 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W350 was unveiled 5 years prior to the WX220 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the W350 matches up vs the WX220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony WX220

 W350 WX220 

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony W350

 WX220 W350 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2010More recent by 49 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony W350 and Sony WX220

 W350 WX220 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Sony W350 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Sony W350 features outer measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony W350 versus Sony WX220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the W350 and the WX220.

Sony W350 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the W350 and WX220 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sony W350 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Sony W350 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the W350 and WX220.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX220 to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older W350 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony W350 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Sony W350 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W350 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W350 Portrait photography details
Sony WX220 Portrait photography details
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
decent MP (18 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W350 Street photography advice
Sony WX220 Street photography advice
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W350
Sports photography with Sony WX220
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W350
Travel photography with Sony WX220
66
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
69
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W350 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Landscape photography camera
37
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W350 Vlogging info
Sony WX220 Vlogging info
29
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
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Sony W350 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W350 and Sony WX220
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2014-02-12
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117g (0.26 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 life - 210 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $198