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Sony WX300 vs Sony WX350

Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony WX300 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Renewed by Sony WX350
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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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Sony WX300 vs Sony WX350 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony WX350

 WX300 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony WX300

 WX350 WX300 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2013More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Sony WX300 and Sony WX350

 WX300 WX350 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Sony WX300 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sony WX300 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

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

Sony WX300 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX300 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony WX300 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sony WX300 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX300 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX300 Portrait photography information
Sony WX350 Portrait photography information
36
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
MP count good (18MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony WX300 Street photography info
Sony WX350 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (166 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (164g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX300 Sports photography advice
Sony WX350 Sports photography advice
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (470 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX300 Travel photography features
Sony WX350 Travel photography features
71
lighter than average (166 grams)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
72
better than average battery (470 per charge)
lighter than average (164 grams)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX300 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX350 Landscape photography factors
44
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
better than average battery (470 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX300 Vlogging advice
Sony WX350 Vlogging advice
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (166g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (164 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Sony WX300 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX300 and Sony WX350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-02-20 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.30 m 4.30 m
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 166g (0.37 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 - 470 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Self timer - 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 1 1
Price at launch $330 $270