Sony W350 vs Sony WX30

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.

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.

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.

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.