Sony W350 vs Sony WX50
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Sony W350 vs Sony WX50 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
- Announced January 2010
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Sony W350 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony W350 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony WX50
W350 | WX50 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony W350
WX50 | W350 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 25 months | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Sony W350 and Sony WX50
W350 | WX50 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 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).
Contrast the Sony W350 vs Sony WX50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the W350 and WX50 is 97 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Sony W350 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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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 |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $250 |