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Sony W370 vs Sony WX350

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony W370 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • New Model is Sony WX500
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Sony W370 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Sony W370 and Sony WX350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the W370 (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W370 was unveiled 5 years before the WX350 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the W370 matches up versus the WX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony WX350

 W370 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony W370

 WX350 W370 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2010More modern by 49 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony W370 and Sony WX350

 W370 WX350 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Sony W370 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony W370 has got external dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Sony W370 and Sony WX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the W370 and the WX350.

Sony W370 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the W370 and WX350 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Sony W370 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony W370 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the W370 and WX350.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony WX350 to give you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged W370 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony W370 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sony W370 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W370 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W370
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
good MP (18MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W370 Street photography information
Sony WX350 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (164g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W370 Sports photography features
Sony WX350 Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
58
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
72
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (164g)
good MP (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W370
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
37
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
47
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
good battery pack (470 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W370
Vlogging with Sony WX350
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (164g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no mic jack
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Sony W370 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W370 and Sony WX350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-07 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 34-238mm (7.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 470 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $230 $270