Sony Cyber-shot
DSC-W350
 vs
Sony Cyber-shot
DSC-WX1

Updated (July, 2011): Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-W550 vs Sony Cybershot DSC-WX7

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

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Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/2.4
Wide angle
 Wide angle lens
24 mm
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
10 fps
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

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Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens

differences

Advantages of the Sony DSC-W350
True resolution Much higher true resolution 9.8 MP vs 8.1 MP
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 Capture more than 20% more detail in your photos
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/2.7" 5.6x4.2mm
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 More than 20% larger sensor
Size Smaller 91x52x17 mm vs 91x52x20 mm
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 Around 20% smaller
Weight Lighter 117 g vs 149 g
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 More than 20% lighter
Macro focus Better macro capability 4 cm vs 5 cm
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 Focus on subjects 20% closer to the lens
Thickness Thinner 0.7" vs 0.8"
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 Around 20% thinner
Lowest price Cheaper $139.00 vs $284.99
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 The best price we've seen is $146 cheaper (2.1x less)
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Advantages of the Sony DSC-WX1
Aperture Wider aperture f/2.4 vs f/2.7
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 At its widest zoom, the DSC-WX1's lens captures marginally more light (0.3 f-stops)
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Wide angle Better wide angle 24 mm vs 26 mm
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 Around 10% better wide angle
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly faster 10 fps vs 1.4 fps
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 Around 7x faster continuous shooting
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 Learn more about
the Sony DSC-WX1
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent ultra compacts, and ignoring price

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
71 vs 73
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Green arrow Too close to call! Snapsort considers these cameras too competitive to make a clear recommendation.

performance Which camera has better performance? Cast your vote!

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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
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Uses Travel score Travel
On holiday or vacation
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Sports score Sports
Fast action, sometimes indoors
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Features Low light image quality Low light image quality
Lack of noise, sharp details
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Color accuracy Color accuracy
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Autofocus peformance Still image focusing
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Autofocus performance Video focusing
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Manual controls Manual settings
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Performance Image stabilization
Ability to reduce blur from hand shake
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similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
DSC-W350:f/2.7
DSC-WX1:f/2.4
Size Fairly small Help
DSC-W350:91x52x17 mm
DSC-WX1:91x52x20 mm
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Thickness Thin Help
DSC-W350:0.7"
DSC-WX1:0.8"
Longest exposure Short max exposure time Help
2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed Slow max shutter speed Help
1/1600 of a second
Light sensitivity (boost) No boost ISO Help
Lacks boost light sensitivity
Screen size Very small screens Help
2.7"
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Movie format HD (720p) video Help
DSC-W350:720p
DSC-WX1:720p @ 30fps

Compared to recent ultra compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
3,200 ISO
Screen resolution Low resolution screens Help
230k dots

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cybershot DSC-W570

Sony Cybershot W570

Ultra compact

$128 - $129
Thickness Is thicker
Wide angle Has a significantly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Cybershot W570 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Compare the Cybershot W570 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Sony Cybershot DSC-WX7

Sony Cybershot WX7

Compact

$254 - $305
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Cybershot WX7 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Compare the Cybershot WX7 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Compact

$130 - $233
Movie format Records higher quality movies
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Weight Is slightly heavier
Aperture Has a slightly narrower aperture
Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Sony Cybershot DSC-W510

Sony Cybershot W510

Compact

$79
Thickness Is thicker
Shutter lag Has slightly more shutter lag
Compare the Cybershot W510 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Compare the Cybershot W510 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380

Ultra compact

$225 - $315
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-W380 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-W380 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$414 - $430
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS

Canon PowerShot A3300 IS

Compact

$97 - $103
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Longest exposure Slightly longer exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the PowerShot A3300 IS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Compare the PowerShot A3300 IS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cybershot W530

Sony Cybershot DSC-W530

Ultra compact

$95 - $106
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Size Larger
Compare the Cybershot DSC-W530 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS

Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS

Ultra compact

$225
Macro focus Better macro capability
Longest exposure Longer exposures
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the PowerShot SD1400 IS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Nikon Coolpix S3100

Nikon Coolpix S3100

Ultra compact

$77 - $80
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed
Lowest price Cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Macro focus Significantly worse macro capability
Compare the Coolpix S3100 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Sony Cybershot DSC-W560

Sony Cybershot W560

Compact

$215
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Size Larger
Compare the Cybershot W560 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Canon PowerShot A2200

Canon PowerShot A2200

Compact

$79 - $142
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO
Macro focus Better macro capability
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Size Larger
Compare the PowerShot A2200 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W350

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

Compact

$230
Movie format Higher resolution movies
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Size Slightly larger
Thickness Thicker
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Sony Cybershot DSC-WX9

Sony Cybershot WX9

Compact

$155
Movie format Higher resolution movies
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Aperture Narrower aperture
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Compare the Cybershot WX9 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

appearance

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

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