Sony WX350 Review

Main Features

18MP - 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 80 - 12800

25-500 mm F3.5-6.5 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

10 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video

Built-in Wireless

164g. 96 x 55 x 26 mm

Replaced Sony WX300

Replaced by Sony WX500

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Sony WX350 Overview

First introduced in February 2014 , Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 is a 18.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor. Sony replaced the older Sony WX300 with this model and later WX350 was replaced with Sony WX500. Follow the links to compare these cameras in detail:
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Sony WX350 Review - Click for Table of Contents

Overview
Pros and Cons
Sensor and Photography Features
Physical Specs
LCD and Viewfinder
Connectivity, Storage and Battery
Video
Other Features
Lens
Photography Type Scores
Alternatives
Popular Comparisons
Frequently Asked Questions
Detailed Specifications

Sony WX350 has an Overall Score of 38/100 and ranked #243 out of 629 in Compact cameras (Top 10 Compact), and ranked #795 out of 1212 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

Sony WX350 Type Scores

Imaging

Features

Value for Money

Portability

Overall Score

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Sony WX350 Compared to other Compact Cameras

Now let's get in to more details of our Sony WX350 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

PROs

Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)

Image Stabilization

Full HD Video

Face Detection Focusing

18.0MP - High Resolution Sensor

12.800 Max ISO

10.0fps Shooting w/ Mechanical Shutter

Long Battery Life (470 shots)

164g Light Body

25mm Wide Angle Lens

500mm Good Tele Lens

20.0X Optical Zoom

Panorama Shooting

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CONs

No Articulating Screen

No External Flash Shoe

No Touch Screen

No Built-in Viewfinder

No RAW Shooting

Only Unknown Focus Points

Low Screen Resolution ( 460kdots )

1/1600s Low Max Shutter Speed

No Manual Focusing

No Manual Exposure

No Environmental Sealing

Slow Lens at Wide: f3.50

Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50

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Sony WX350 Sensor and Photography Features

Sony WX350 has a 18.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4896 x 3672 pixels with aspect ratios of 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. WX350 has a native ISO range of 80 - 12800 but unfortunately, Sony WX350 doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider Canon PowerShot G9 X or Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 (Lumix DMC-TZ80) in the same price range.

Sony WX350 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Sony WX350 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

Let's look at how the size of the Sony WX350's 1/2.3" sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

Sony WX350 Physical Specs

Sony WX350 weighs 164 g (0.30 lb / 4.83 oz) and has external dimensions of 96 x 55 x 26 mm (3.78 x 2.16 x 1.01″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, its weight is about average in its class. With a thickness of 26mm, it also has an average thickness.

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Here is the front and top view image of Sony WX350 with the dimensions:

Now lets compare the weight and thickness of Sony WX350 with its main competitors:

Sony WX350 Size Compared to Main Competitors

Model	Weight	vs WX350	Thickness	vs WX350
Canon SX620 HS Compare	182g	18g heavier	28mm	2mm thicker
Sony WX500 Compare	236g	72g heavier	36mm	10mm thicker
Sony WX220 Compare	121g	43g lighter	22mm	4mm thinner
Sony WX300 Compare	166g	2g heavier	25mm	1mm thinner
Sony HX50V Compare	272g	108g heavier	38mm	12mm thicker
Sony W830 Compare	122g	42g lighter	23mm	3mm thinner
Sony HX90V Compare	245g	81g heavier	36mm	10mm thicker
Sony RX100 Compare	240g	76g heavier	36mm	10mm thicker

Weather Sealing

Sony WX350 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

Sony WX350 Lens

Sony WX350 features a 25-500 mm F3.5-6.5 20x zoom lens. Lens has a good wide angle capability starting at 25mm and remarkable super telephoto reach at 500mm.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

WX350

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

WX350

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

With a max aperture of f3.50 at 25mm, we can not consider this lens fast on wide end, and it is slow at the tele end with its max aperture of f6.50.

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

WX350

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

WX350

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

WX350 is also equipped with Optical image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds.

Sony WX350 LCD

Sony WX350 has a Fixed Type 3" LCD screen with a resolution of 460k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.

WX350 doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 (Lumix DMC-TZ80) (Compare) or Nikon Coolpix P7000 (Compare).
If the price is not an issue, take a look at our Top Rated Cameras with Viewfinders.

Sony WX350 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

Thanks to the built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity feature, Sony WX350 lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection.

You can connect WX350 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

Battery

Sony WX350 is powered by battery which provides a shooting life of 470 according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Compact type cameras is 255 shots, Sony WX350 has a good battery life for its class.

Battery Life Comparison in Small Sensor Superzoom Cameras

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Fujifilm HS35EXR with its 600shots is the model with longest battery life among Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Check the comparison of Sony WX350 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR or take a look at Longest Battery Life Compact cameras list.

Sony WX350 Features Compared to Main Competitors

Model	Max Video	Battery Life	Wi-fi	Bluetooth	NFC
Canon SX620 HS Compare	1920 x 1080	295shots	Yes	No	Yes
Sony WX500 Compare	1920 x 1080	360shots	Yes	No	Yes
Sony WX220 Compare	1920 x 1080	210shots	Yes	No	Yes
Sony WX300 Compare	1920 x 1080	shots	Yes	No	No
Sony HX50V Compare	1920 x 1080	400shots	Yes	No	No
Sony W830 Compare	1280 x 720	shots	No	No	No
Sony HX90V Compare	1920 x 1080	360shots	Yes	No	Yes
Sony RX100 Compare	1920 x 1080	330shots	No	No	Yes

Sony WX350 Video Features

With Sony WX350, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 60p fps and save in and AVCHD formats. Full HD resolution of Sony WX350 will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.

WX350 has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker.
Sony WX350 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Nikon Coolpix P7000 or Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in a similar price range.

Sony WX350 Other Features

Max Shutter speed

Sony WX350 can shoot continuously at max speed of 10 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/1600 sec.

Flash

Unfortunately WX350 doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

Sony WX350 also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

What type of Photography is Sony WX350 Good for?

In this section, we review and score Sony WX350 in 5 different photography areas.

Sony WX350 for Portrait Photography

Sony WX350 has a score of 23 for Portrait Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list and consider these alternatives over theWX350.

Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Image Stabilization
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe

No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling

Read the details of how we scored Sony WX350 for Portrait Photography

Sony WX350 for Street Photography

Sony WX350 has a score of 55 for Street Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Street is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Street Photography list.

Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Image Stabilization
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small Body

No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No RAW shooting capability
Small 1/2.3 sensor

Read the details of how we scored Sony WX350 for Street Photography

Sony WX350 for Sports Photography

Sony WX350 has a score of 21 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theWX350.

Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Wireless Connection
Image Stabilization
500 mm Tele Lens
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1600s
Unknown Focus Points

Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Manual Focus Mode
No Built-in Viewfinder
No External Flash Shoe
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
No RAW shooting capability

Read the details of how we scored Sony WX350 for Sports Photography

Sony WX350 for Daily Photography

Sony WX350 has a score of 61 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.

Compact Body
164g
20.0X Optical Zoom

Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability

Read the details of how we scored Sony WX350 for Daily Photography

Sony WX350 for Landscape Photography

Sony WX350 has a score of 20 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theWX350.

25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Manual Focus Mode

No RAW shooting capability
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Environmental Sealings

Read the details of how we scored Sony WX350 for Landscape Photography

Sony WX350 Alternatives

In this section, we analyse how Sony WX350 compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range. In the Bubble chart below, you can see Overall Score vs Price comparison of WX350 and the top 10 contenders in the same range. Hover your mouse on the bubbles to see the details of the cameras.

Read a more detailed analysis of Sony WX350 alternatives.

Popular Comparisons of Sony WX350

Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Sony WX350 amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Sony W830

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Sony RX100

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Sony WX350 Alternatives in Cameras

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sony WX350

Does the Sony WX350 have Image Stabilization?
Does the Sony WX350 have RAW support?
Does the Sony WX350 have Weather Sealing?
Does the Sony WX350 have built-in GPS?
What is the Max ISO of Sony WX350?
What is the Sensor Size of Sony WX350?
is the Sony WX350 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
Does the Sony WX350 have Touch Screen?
Does the Sony WX350 have built-in Wireless?
What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Sony WX350?

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 Detailed Specifications

General
Brand	Sony
Model	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Announced	2014-02-13
Body Type	Compact
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	25-500 mm (20x)
Max Aperture	F3.5-6.5
Macro Focus Range	n/a
Screen
Screen Type	Fixed Type
Screen Size	3"
Screen Resolution	460k dots
Live View
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None
Viewfinder Resolution	no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification	n/a
Photography Features
Min Shutter Speed	4s
Max Mechanical Shutter Speed	1/1600s
Continuous Shooting	10.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation	n/a
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	4.30 m
Flash Modes	n/a
External Flash
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	not tested
DxO Color Depth	not tested
DxO Dynamic Range	not tested
DxO Low Light ISO	not tested
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Sensor
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS
Sensor Size	1/2.3"
Sensor Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Sensor Area	28.07mm²
Sensor Resolution	18 megapixels
Max Image Resolution	4896 x 3672
Max Native ISO	12,800
Min Native ISO	80
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	Unknown
Number of Cross Focus Points	0
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)
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In
HDMI
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Weight	164g
Physical Dimensions	96 x 55 x 26mm
Battery Life	470 shots
Battery Type	Battery Pack
Battery Model	NP-BX1
Other Features
Self Timer	Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None
Storage Type	SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage Slots	1