Sony W350 vs Sony WX30
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Sony W350 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Sony W350 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are available at Sony W350 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony WX30
W350 | WX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony W350
WX30 | W350 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 18 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony W350 and Sony WX30
W350 | WX30 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the W350 and WX30 is 97 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Sony W350 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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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 |