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Sony W800 vs Sony WX350

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony W800 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2014
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
Photography Glossary

Sony W800 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Sony W800 vs Sony WX350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Sony. The image resolution of the W800 (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W800 was announced at a similar time to the WX350 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the W800 scores against the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Sony WX350

 W800 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony W800

 WX350 W800 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony W800 and Sony WX350

 W800 WX350 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2014Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Sony W800 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony W800 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony W800 vs Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the W800 and the WX350.

Sony W800 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W800 and WX350 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sony W800 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony W800 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the W800 and WX350.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W800 to render more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Sony W800 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sony W800 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W800 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
38
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
MP count good (18MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W800 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (125g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W800
Sports photography with Sony WX350
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery (470 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W800 Travel photography advice
Sony WX350 Travel photography advice
70
lighter than average (125 grams)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
72
good battery (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W800 Landscape photography features
Sony WX350 Landscape photography features
41
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
47
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
good battery (470 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W800 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX350 Vlogging highlights
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than average (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Sony W800 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W800 and Sony WX350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-02-13 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 20MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.4 f/3.5-6.5
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVI MPEG4 AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 470 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $90 $270