Sony WX350 vs Sony ZV-1

In this write-up, we are matching up the Sony WX350 versus Sony ZV-1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the WX350 (18MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very well matched but the WX350 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The WX350 was revealed 7 years earlier than the ZV-1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WX350 matches up against the ZV-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 and Sony ZV-1. The full galleries are viewable at Sony WX350 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony WX350 enjoys outer 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 ZV-1 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the WX350 vs the ZV-1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WX350 and ZV-1 is 94 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WX350 and ZV-1.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WX350 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony ZV-1 will give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older WX350 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.