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Sony WX220 vs Sony WX350

Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony WX220 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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
  • Released February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony WX300
  • Newer Model is Sony WX500
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Sony WX220 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Sony WX220 vs Sony WX350, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the WX220 (18MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WX220 was manufactured around the same time to the WX350 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WX220 grades against the WX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony WX350

 WX220 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony WX220

 WX350 WX220 

Common features in the Sony WX220 and Sony WX350

 WX220 WX350 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2014Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Sony WX220 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony WX220 offers physical dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Sony WX220 vs Sony WX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the WX220 versus the WX350.

Sony WX220 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WX220 and WX350 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sony WX220 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX220 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WX220 and WX350.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Sony WX220 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sony WX220 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX220 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX220 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
37
good resolution (18MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
MP count good (18MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony WX220 Street photography info
Sony WX350 Street photography info
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX220 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (470 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX220 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
69
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
72
great battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competition (164g)
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX220 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX350 Landscape photography advice
44
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
great battery power (470 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX220 Vlogging advice
Sony WX350 Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
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Sony WX220 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX220 and Sony WX350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-02-12 2014-02-13
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (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 port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 images 470 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $198 $270