Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 vs Casio Exilim EX-Z280

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

      Casio Exilim EX-Z280
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 and the Casio Exilim EX-Z280, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 was introduced in January 2010 and Casio Exilim EX-Z280 was introduced in August 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 115k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
      4. Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-Z280
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 and Casio Exilim EX-Z280.

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

      Casio Exilim EX-Z280

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

      Casio Exilim EX-Z280

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

      Casio Exilim EX-Z280

      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

      Sony W350
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 over Casio Exilim EX-Z280.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 vs Casio Exilim EX-Z280
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14.1 Megapixel vs 12 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 vs 4000 x 3000
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 105 mm vs 104 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.7 vs f/5.9
      Image Stabilization vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 115k dot
      Lighter 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz) vs 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
      Internal Storage 45 MB vs 35.7 MB

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      Sony W530
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W830
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony W570
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Sony W290
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony W380
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Sony W320
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Sony W690
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony W650
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony W610
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W310
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony W710
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony W230
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-Z280

      Casio EX-Z280
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Casio Exilim EX-Z280 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 vs Casio Exilim EX-Z280
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 64
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.7 vs f/2.6
      Min Macro Focus Distance 10 cm vs 5 cm
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 2 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1600 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo

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      Canon SD1400 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic FX580
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Canon SX410 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Sigma SD9
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      APS-C

      3 MP

      Sony WX50
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Olympus SZ-11
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS7
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon S95
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      1/1.7-inch

      10 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 Casio Exilim EX-Z280
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8064
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
        Internal Storage45 MB35.7 MB
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 Casio Exilim EX-Z280
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor14.1 Megapixel12 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot115k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1600 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 and Casio Exilim EX-Z280 have 2.70" Fixed screens with 230k dot and 115k dot resolutions respectively.

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200. Casio Exilim EX-Z280 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 is equipped with Bionz processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Casio Exilim EX-Z280 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2656, 4000 x 2240, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 comes with NP-BN1 battery pack and Casio Exilim EX-Z280 comes with NP-80 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 has a single Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo card slot. Casio Exilim EX-Z280 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350, and up to 1/2000 sec on Casio Exilim EX-Z280. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 can shoot continuously up to 1.5 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.80 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 and 4.20 m on Casio Exilim EX-Z280..

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 body has dimensions of 91 x 52 x 17 mm (3.58 x 2.05 x 0.67") and Casio Exilim EX-Z280 body has dimensions of 97 x 53 x 20 mm (3.82 x 2.09 x 0.79"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 weighs 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz) and Casio Exilim EX-Z280 weighs 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz).

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

      Casio Exilim EX-Z280

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      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 and Casio Exilim EX-Z280

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 and Casio Exilim EX-Z280 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

      Casio Exilim EX-Z280

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

      Casio Exilim EX-Z280

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      41
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

      Casio Exilim EX-Z280

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      54
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

      Casio Exilim EX-Z280

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

      Casio Exilim EX-Z280

      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

      Casio Exilim EX-Z280

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 and Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and give them scores of 53 and 43 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

      Casio Exilim EX-Z280

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
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      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

      Casio Exilim EX-Z280

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

      Casio Exilim EX-Z280

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      29
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

      Casio Exilim EX-Z280

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

      Casio Exilim EX-Z280

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

      Casio Exilim EX-Z280

      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      49
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

      Casio Exilim EX-Z280

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      46
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

      Casio Exilim EX-Z280

      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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