Sony WX300 vs Sony WX350
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Sony WX300 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Sony WX300 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony WX350
WX300 | WX350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony WX300
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Revealed | February 2014 | February 2013 | More modern by 11 months |
Common features in the Sony WX300 and Sony WX350
WX300 | WX350 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Same 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).
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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony WX300 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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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 |