Sony WX350 vs Sony WX500
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Sony WX350 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2014
- Superseded the Sony WX300
- Refreshed by Sony WX500
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Announced April 2015
- Replaced the Sony WX350
Sony WX350 vs Sony WX500 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Sony WX350 versus Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both produced by Sony. The resolution of the WX350 (18MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WX350 was launched 14 months prior to the WX500 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the WX350 grades against the WX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony WX350 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are available at Sony WX350 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony WX500
WX350 | WX500 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sony WX350
WX500 | WX350 | |||
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Announced | April 2015 | February 2014 | More recent by 14 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Sony WX350 and Sony WX500
WX350 | WX500 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Sony WX350 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Sony WX350 enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony WX350 versus Sony WX500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the WX350 versus the WX500.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WX350 and WX500 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Sony WX350 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WX350 and WX500.
As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images though you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The older WX350 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Sony WX350 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony WX350 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-02-13 | 2015-04-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.30 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 164 grams (0.36 pounds) | 236 grams (0.52 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | 360 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $270 | $348 |