Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Competitors
Ultra compact Ultra compact
January, 2010

As well as being compared against other ultra compacts, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 is also often compared to travel zooms and compacts. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350's top rivals come from Sony (such as the Cybershot DSC-W530 and the Cybershot W570) and Canon (such as the ELPH 100 HS and the PowerShot SD1400 IS)

Competitor classes

compared toUltra compact competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony DSC-W350 compared to other ultra compact competitors include: it has better image stabilization (lens vs none).

However, on average it slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (3,200 ISO vs 12,800 ISO), lacks a built in panoramas and is older (january, 2010 vs february, 2011).

Sony Cybershot DSC-W530

Sony Cybershot W530
1 year newer
$171

Significant advantages of the DSC-W530 (vs the DSC-W350)

  • Can create panoramas in-camera

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-W530 (vs the DSC-W350)

  • None found

common strengths of the DSC-W530 and DSC-W350

  • Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.7
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the Cybershot DSC-W530 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W350

Sony Cybershot W570

Sony Cybershot DSC-W570
1 year newer
$135

Significant advantages of the W570 (vs the DSC-W350)

  • Can create panoramas in-camera

Significant disadvantages of the W570 (vs the DSC-W350)

  • None found

common strengths of the W570 and DSC-W350

  • Wide aperture: f/2.6 vs f/2.7
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Inexpensive: $134.99 vs $164.00
arrow Compare the Cybershot W570 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W350

Sony Cybershot DSC-W610

Sony Cybershot DSC-W610
2 years newer
$108

Significant advantages of the DSC-W610 (vs the DSC-W350)

  • Can create panoramas in-camera

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-W610 (vs the DSC-W350)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens

common strengths of the DSC-W610 and DSC-W350

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.7
  • Inexpensive: $108.00 vs $164.00
arrow Compare the Cybershot DSC-W610 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W350

Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS

Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS
similar age
$225

Significant advantages of the SD1400 IS (vs the DSC-W350)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the SD1400 IS (vs the DSC-W350)

  • None found

common strengths of the SD1400 IS and DSC-W350

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.7
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Capture very high resolution images: 9.8 MP vs 9.8 MP
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
similar age
$139 - $149

Significant advantages of the DSC-W330 (vs the DSC-W350)

  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-W330 (vs the DSC-W350)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens

common strengths of the DSC-W330 and DSC-W350

  • Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.7
  • Capture very high resolution images: 9.8 MP vs 9.8 MP
  • Inexpensive: $139.00 vs $164.00
arrow Compare the DSC-W330 vs the DSC-W350

Sony Cyber-shot WX50

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
2 years newer
$178 - $198

Significant advantages of the WX50 (vs the DSC-W350)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p
  • Better maximum light sensitivity: 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
  • Takes 3D photos

Significant disadvantages of the WX50 (vs the DSC-W350)

  • None found

common strengths of the WX50 and DSC-W350

  • Wide aperture: f/2.6 vs f/2.7
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the WX50 vs the DSC-W350

compared toTravel zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony DSC-W350 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.7 vs f/3.2), is significantly smaller (ultra compact 91x52x17 mm vs compact 97x56x28 mm), slightly closer macro focusing (4 cm vs 10 cm), is thinner (0.7" vs 1") and is slightly lighter (117 g vs 174 g).

However, on average it has significantly less zoom (4x vs 12x), has a slightly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.5"), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 1,152k dots), doesn't have a touch screen and has a CCD-family sensor (CCD vs CMOS).

Nikon Coolpix S6300

Nikon Coolpix S6300
2 years newer
$180 - $184

Significant advantages of the S6300 (vs the DSC-W350)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p
  • Has a CMOS-family sensor: CMOS vs CCD
  • Can create panoramas in-camera

Significant disadvantages of the S6300 (vs the DSC-W350)

  • Narrower aperture: f/3.2 vs f/2.7
  • Significantly larger: Compact 94x58x26 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x17 mm
  • Significantly worse macro capability: 10 cm vs 4 cm

common strengths of the S6300 and DSC-W350

  • Fairly small: Compact 94x58x26 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x17 mm
  • Light weight: 160 g vs 117 g
  • Thin: 1" vs 0.7"
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix S6300 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

Fujifilm FinePix T200

Fujifilm FinePix T200
1 year newer
$150

Significant advantages of the T200 (vs the DSC-W350)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the T200 (vs the DSC-W350)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.4 vs f/2.7
  • Significantly larger: Compact 97x56x28 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x17 mm
  • Much thicker: 1.1" vs 0.7"

common strengths of the T200 and DSC-W350

  • Fairly small: Compact 97x56x28 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x17 mm
  • Light weight: 151 g vs 117 g
  • Inexpensive: $149.99 vs $164.00
arrow Compare the Fujifilm FinePix T200 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

Samsung WB210

Samsung WB210
1 year newer
$199

Significant advantages of the WB210 (vs the DSC-W350)

  • Much larger screen: 3.5" vs 2.7"
  • Much higher resolution screen: 1,152k dots vs 230k dots
  • Significantly more zoom: 12x vs 4x

Significant disadvantages of the WB210 (vs the DSC-W350)

  • Significantly larger: Compact 100x59x22 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x17 mm
  • Significantly heavier: 174 g vs 117 g

common strengths of the WB210 and DSC-W350

  • Wide aperture: f/2.9 vs f/2.7
  • Fairly small: Compact 100x59x22 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x17 mm
  • Thin: 0.9" vs 0.7"
arrow Compare the Samsung WB210 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

Nikon Coolpix S6200

Nikon Coolpix S6200
1 year newer
$177 - $223

Significant advantages of the S6200 (vs the DSC-W350)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the S6200 (vs the DSC-W350)

  • Narrower aperture: f/3.2 vs f/2.7
  • Significantly larger: Compact 93x58x26 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x17 mm
  • Significantly worse macro capability: 10 cm vs 4 cm

common strengths of the S6200 and DSC-W350

  • Fairly small: Compact 93x58x26 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x17 mm
  • Light weight: 160 g vs 117 g
  • Thin: 1" vs 0.7"
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix S6200 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

compared toCompact competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony DSC-W350 compared to compact competitors include: it has a slightly wider wide angle lens (26 mm vs 28 mm), is slightly smaller (ultra compact 91x52x17 mm vs super compact 93x55x22 mm), has better image stabilization (lens vs none), is thinner (0.7" vs 0.9") and is slightly lighter (117 g vs 141 g).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a slightly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps), doesn't record movies in 24p and has a CCD-family sensor (CCD vs CMOS).

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Canon ELPH 100 HS
1 year newer
$105 - $189

Significant advantages of the 100 HS (vs the DSC-W350)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p
  • Supports 24p
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the 100 HS (vs the DSC-W350)

  • None found

common strengths of the 100 HS and DSC-W350

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.7
  • Fairly small: Super compact 93x55x19 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x17 mm
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

Sony Cybershot DSC-W650

Sony Cybershot DSC-W650
2 years newer
$118 - $138

Significant advantages of the DSC-W650 (vs the DSC-W350)

  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Can create panoramas in-camera

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-W650 (vs the DSC-W350)

  • None found

common strengths of the DSC-W650 and DSC-W350

  • Wide aperture: f/2.6 vs f/2.7
  • Fairly small: Super compact 94x56x19 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x17 mm
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the Cybershot DSC-W650 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W350

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS
1 year newer
$148 - $179

Significant advantages of the 300 HS (vs the DSC-W350)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p
  • Supports 24p
  • Records high-speed movies: 240 fps vs None

Significant disadvantages of the 300 HS (vs the DSC-W350)

  • None found

common strengths of the 300 HS and DSC-W350

  • Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.7
  • Fairly small: Super compact 92x55x19 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x17 mm
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

Sony Cybershot W560

Sony Cybershot DSC-W560
1 year newer
$116

Significant advantages of the W560 (vs the DSC-W350)

  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the W560 (vs the DSC-W350)

  • None found

common strengths of the W560 and DSC-W350

  • Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.7
  • Fairly small: Super compact 94x56x19 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x17 mm
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the Cybershot W560 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W350

Canon PowerShot A2200

Canon PowerShot A2200
1 year newer
$91 - $142

Significant advantages of the A2200 (vs the DSC-W350)

  • Has boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs None

Significant disadvantages of the A2200 (vs the DSC-W350)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Thicker: 0.9" vs 0.7"

common strengths of the A2200 and DSC-W350

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.7
  • Fairly small: Super compact 93x55x22 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x17 mm
  • Light weight: 135 g vs 117 g
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot A2200 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
similar age
$169 - $211

Significant advantages of the DSC-W370 (vs the DSC-W350)

  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-W370 (vs the DSC-W350)

  • Much worse wide angle: 34 mm vs 26 mm
  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.6 vs f/2.7
  • Significantly larger: Compact 100x57x26 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x17 mm

common strengths of the DSC-W370 and DSC-W350

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the DSC-W370 vs the DSC-W350