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Sony W350 vs Sony WX70

Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony W350 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Sony W350 vs Sony WX70 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony WX70

 W350 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony W350

 WX70 W350 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony W350 and Sony WX70

 W350 WX70 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony W350 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sony W350 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

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

Sony W350 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Sony W350 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony W350 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Sony W350 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W350 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W350 Street photography information
Sony WX70 Street photography information
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than others in class (114g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W350 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX70 Sports photography highlights
35
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Travel photography camera
66
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W350 Landscape photography info
Sony WX70 Landscape photography info
38
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W350 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX70 Vlogging highlights
29
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
36
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
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Sony W350 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W350 and Sony WX70
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-07 2012-01-30
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117 gr (0.26 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
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 Overall 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 life - 240 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $200 $242