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Sony WX350 vs Sony WX500

Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48

Sony WX350 vs Sony WX500 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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony WX300
  • Refreshed by Sony WX500
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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony WX500

 WX350 WX500 

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sony WX350

 WX500 WX350 
AnnouncedApril 2015February 2014More recent by 14 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Sony WX350 and Sony WX500

 WX350 WX500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony WX350 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WX350 and WX500 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Sony WX350 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony WX350 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX350 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony WX350
Portrait photography with Sony WX500
37
decent MP (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony WX350 Street photography advice
Sony WX500 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (164 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
70
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (236 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Sports photography camera
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (360 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX350 Travel photography features
Sony WX500 Travel photography features
72
good battery power (470 shots)
lighter than others (164g)
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
great battery pack (360 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (236 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Landscape photography camera
47
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
good battery power (470 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
49
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
great battery pack (360 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX350 Vlogging information
Sony WX500 Vlogging information
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (164g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
35
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Sony WX350 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX350 and Sony WX500
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
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