Sony WX350 vs Sony WX70
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Sony WX350 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sony WX350 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are available at Sony WX350 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony WX70
WX350 | WX70 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | January 2012 | More modern by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony WX350
WX70 | WX350 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony WX350 and Sony WX70
WX350 | WX70 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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).
See the Sony WX350 and Sony WX70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WX350 and WX70 is 94 and 97 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony WX350 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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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 |
Retail pricing | $270 | $242 |