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Sony W350 vs Sony WX80

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony W350 vs Sony WX80 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 WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Sony W350 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Sony W350 vs Sony WX80, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. The image resolution of the W350 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W350 was brought out 4 years earlier than the WX80 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the W350 grades versus the WX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony WX80

 W350 WX80 

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony W350

 WX80 W350 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Sony W350 and Sony WX80

 W350 WX80 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Sony W350 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony W350 has got exterior measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the W350 compared to the WX80.

Sony W350 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W350 and WX80 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sony W350 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony W350 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the W350 and WX80.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX80 to produce extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older W350 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony W350 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sony W350 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W350 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W350 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX80 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W350
Street photography with Sony WX80
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than others (124g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W350
Sports photography with Sony WX80
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W350
Travel photography with Sony WX80
66
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than others (124 grams)
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W350 Landscape photography details
Sony WX80 Landscape photography details
37
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
39
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W350 Vlogging factors
Sony WX80 Vlogging factors
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
35
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (124 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
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Sony W350 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W350 and Sony WX80
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-07 2013-01-08
Physical type 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 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117 gr (0.26 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 pictures
Battery style - 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 recording
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 One One
Launch cost $200 $276