Sony WX10 vs Sony WX350

Following is a extensive assessment of the Sony WX10 and Sony WX350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the WX10 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WX10 was launched 4 years before the WX350 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the WX10 grades against the WX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony WX10 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony WX10 features outer measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and 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).

See the Sony WX10 and Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the WX10 and the WX350.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WX10 and WX350 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WX10 and WX350.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony WX350 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged WX10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.