Sony W350 vs Sony WX300
97 Imaging
36 Features
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94 Imaging
42 Features
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Sony W350 vs Sony WX300 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Announced February 2013
- Replacement is Sony WX350
Sony W350 vs Sony WX300 Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the Sony W350 and Sony WX300, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the W350 (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe W350 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WX300 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the W350 matches up versus the WX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony W350 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are provided at Sony W350 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony WX300
W350 | WX300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony W350
WX300 | W350 | |||
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Announced | February 2013 | January 2010 | More recent by 38 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony W350 and Sony WX300
W350 | WX300 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Sony W350 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Sony W350 offers outer measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony W350 and Sony WX300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the W350 compared to the WX300.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the W350 and WX300 is 97 and 94 respectively.
Sony W350 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the W350 and WX300.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX300 to offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older W350 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Sony W350 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony W350 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2013-02-20 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.7 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
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 speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.80 m | 4.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 117 gr (0.26 pounds) | 166 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $330 |