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Sony WX350 vs Sony WX50

Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Sony WX350 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony WX300
  • Renewed by Sony WX500
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Sony WX350 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Sony WX350 vs Sony WX50, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the WX350 (18MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WX350 was launched 2 years after the WX50 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WX350 grades against the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony WX50

		

		

			
 WX350 WX50 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
 WX50 WX350 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony WX350 and Sony WX50

		

		

			
 WX350 WX50 
Manually focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display  Neither contains Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony WX350 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony WX350 has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Sony WX350 vs Sony WX50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the WX350 and the WX50.
Sony WX350 vs Sony WX50 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WX350 and WX50 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Sony WX350 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony WX350 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WX350 and WX50.
As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX350 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WX350 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
	
			Sony WX350 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony WX350 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony WX350 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Sony WX350 Portrait photography information
Sony WX50 Portrait photography information
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 good megapixels (18MP)
 offers face detection focus
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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 decent MP (16MP)
 features face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Sony WX350 Street photography info
Sony WX50 Street photography info
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (164 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (117 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sony WX350 Sports photography factors
Sony WX50 Sports photography factors
52
 amazing zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 good battery life (470 shots)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Sony WX350 Travel photography features
Sony WX50 Travel photography features
72
 good battery life (470 CIPA)
 lighter than competition (164g)
 good megapixels (18MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great reach (500mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
 lighter than competition (117g)
 decent MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Sony WX350 Landscape photography information
Sony WX50 Landscape photography information
47
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (18MP)
 good battery life (470 CIPA)
 no manual focus
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 lack of Timelapse recording
38
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Sony WX350
Vlogging with Sony WX50
35
 fairly wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (164 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 lack of external microphone socket
35
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (117 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone port
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Sony WX350 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX350 and Sony WX50
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-13 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.30 m 5.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 164 grams (0.36 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 pictures 240 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $270 $250