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Sony WX150 vs Sony WX350

Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Refreshed by Sony WX500
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Sony WX150 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Sony WX150 vs Sony WX350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the WX150 (18MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WX150 was introduced 23 months before the WX350 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the WX150 matches up versus the WX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony WX350

 WX150 WX350 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony WX150

 WX350 WX150 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2012More modern by 23 months

Common features in the Sony WX150 and Sony WX350

 WX150 WX350 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony WX150 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the WX150 against the WX350.

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WX150 and WX350 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WX150 and WX350.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of files but you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged WX150 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX150 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX350 Portrait photography factors
38
good megapixels (18MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony WX150 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX150 Sports photography factors
Sony WX350 Sports photography factors
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX150 Travel photography features
Sony WX350 Travel photography features
71
lighter than competitors (133g)
good megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony WX150
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
46
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX150 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Sony WX150 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX150 and Sony WX350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-28 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech ClearPhoto TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 133g (0.29 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 240 pictures 470 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $300 $270