Sony W350 vs Sony WX70

Lets look closer at the Sony W350 and Sony WX70, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the W350 (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W350 was introduced 3 years earlier than the WX70 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the W350 matches up versus the WX70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are available at Sony W350 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony W350 enjoys physical dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Sony W350 and Sony WX70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the W350 compared to the WX70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the W350 and WX70 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the W350 and WX70.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX70 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged W350 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.