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Sony WX350 vs Sony WX70

Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
41

Sony WX350 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

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
  • Replaced the Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Sony WX350 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Sony WX350 and Sony WX70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the WX350 (18MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WX350 was unveiled 2 years after the WX70 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WX350 scores versus the WX70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony WX70

		

		

			
 WX350 WX70 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
 WX70 WX350 
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony WX350 and Sony WX70

		

		

			
 WX350 WX70 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony WX350 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony WX350 features exterior measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WX350 versus the WX70.
Sony WX350 vs Sony WX70 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WX350 and WX70 is 94 and 97 respectively.
Sony WX350 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony WX350 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WX350 and WX70.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX350 to render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent WX350 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Sony WX350 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony WX350 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony WX350 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
Portrait photography with Sony WX70
37
 megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
 includes face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
34
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
 Sony WX70 as a Street photography camera
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (164 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
68
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes touch to focus
 lighter than average (114 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sony WX350 Sports photography factors
Sony WX70 Sports photography factors
52
 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 good battery pack (470 per charge)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
44
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX70 as a Travel photography camera
72
 good battery pack (470 shots)
 lighter than average (164 grams)
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 long zoom (500mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
 lighter than average (114g)
 includes touch to focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
Landscape photography with Sony WX70
47
 rather wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 good battery pack (470 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 no Time Lapse mode
43
 quite wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 manual mode not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Sony WX350 Vlogging details
Sony WX70 Vlogging details
35
 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average (164g)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 no mic jack
36
 quite wide (25mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average (114g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing mic support
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Sony WX350 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX350 and Sony WX70
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-13 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.30 m 5.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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 file format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 164 grams (0.36 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 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 Overall 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 photos 240 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage 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
Card slots 1 1
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