Sony WX300 vs Sony WX350

Lets look more closely at the Sony WX300 and Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the WX300 (18MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WX300 was launched 11 months before the WX350 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the WX300 grades versus the WX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are available at Sony WX300 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony WX300 offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Sony WX300 and Sony WX350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the WX300 and the WX350.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WX300 and WX350 is 94 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WX300 and WX350.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files though you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged WX300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.