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Sony W350 vs Sony WX50

Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Sony W350 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Announced January 2010
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Sony W350 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Sony W350 vs Sony WX50, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the W350 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W350 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the WX50 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the W350 matches up vs the WX50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony WX50

 W350 WX50 

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony W350

 WX50 W350 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony W350 and Sony WX50

 W350 WX50 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Sony W350 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony W350 has got outside measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the W350 against the WX50.

Sony W350 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the W350 and WX50 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sony W350 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Sony W350 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the W350 and WX50.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX50 to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged W350 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony W350 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Sony W350 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W350 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W350 Portrait photography features
Sony WX50 Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W350 Street photography factors
Sony WX50 Street photography factors
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W350 Sports photography details
Sony WX50 Sports photography details
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W350 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX50 Travel photography highlights
66
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W350 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX50 Landscape photography advice
38
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W350 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX50 Vlogging highlights
29
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
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Sony W350 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W350 and Sony WX50
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-07 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117g (0.26 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
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 - 240 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 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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
Card slots 1 1
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