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Sony W350 vs Sony WX30

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony W350 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Released January 2010
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
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Sony W350 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Sony W350 versus Sony WX30, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. The image resolution of the W350 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W350 was revealed 18 months earlier than the WX30 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the W350 matches up vs the WX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony WX30

 W350 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony W350

 WX30 W350 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 18 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony W350 and Sony WX30

 W350 WX30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony W350 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony W350 features physical 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 WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Sony W350 versus Sony WX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the W350 against the WX30.

Sony W350 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the W350 and WX30 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sony W350 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony W350 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the W350 and WX30.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX30 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older W350 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony W350 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Sony W350 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W350 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W350 Portrait photography information
Sony WX30 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W350 Street photography details
Sony WX30 Street photography details
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W350 Sports photography details
Sony WX30 Sports photography details
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W350 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX30 Travel photography highlights
66
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W350 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX30 Landscape photography factors
37
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W350 Vlogging information
Sony WX30 Vlogging information
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
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Sony W350 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W350 and Sony WX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2011-07-25
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117g (0.26 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 - 250 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $200 $259