Sony Cybershot DSC-WX350 Specification

I've not mentioned before the specification of the camera as I have not read every information in detail. However, I have now and would like to share =) Seems Alot.. but I will highlight the gist of the Sony Cybershot DSC-WX350 only..


 Sony Cybershot DSC-WX350 Specifications 

Dimensions (W x H x D) (CIPA) 96.0 x 54.9 x 25.7 mm Weight (CIPA) 137 g (Body only), 164 g (With battery and media)

Sensor Type 1/2.3" type (7.76mm) Exmor R™ CMOS sensor Effective pixels 18.2MP 

Optical Zoom 20x

Digital Zoom (Still Image)

Up to 306x (VGA)

Digital Zoom (Movie)

Approx. 80

Clear Image Zoom

Still Image: 18M Approx.40x / 10M Approx.53x / 5M Approx.75x / VGA Approx.306x / 13M(16:9) Approx.40x / 2M(16:9) Approx.102x;Movie: Approx.40x

Shutter Speed

iAuto (4" - 1/1600) / Program Auto (1" - 1/1600)

  

Shooting

Image Processor

BIONZ X

Shooting Mode

Intelligent Auto, Panorama, Easy Shooting, Scene Selection, Movie Mode(Intelligent Auto/Scene Selection)

Continuous Shooting Speed (maximum)

10 fps (for up to 10 shots)

Self-Timer

Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2

Scene Selection

High Sensitivity, Handheld Twilight, Night Scene, Night Portrait, Landscape, Portrait, Soft Skin, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Gourmet, Pet Mode

Picture Effect

Toy camera, Pop Color, Posterization, Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Color, High Contrast Mono., Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Richtone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration

Panorama (Shooting)

360 Sweep Panorama

Shooting Functions

Face Detection, Smile Shutter, Grid Line

Power Consumption (Camera Mode)

Approx.1.0W

Battery Life (CIPA, Still Images)

Up to 470 shots / 235 minutes

Interface

Input and Output Terminals

Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), Micro HDMI, Multi/Micro USB Terminal

Wi-Fi Connectivity

NFC One-touch functionality, Wi-Fi

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sony Cybershot DSC-WX350

This is a follow up post on my camera search.

After reading and surveying around about cameras that fits my need. I went to the mall and test the cameras I shortlisted. After testing the 3rd and 4th shortlist. I made some testing on 1st and 2nd seeded :Canon Powershot and Sony Cybershot DSC-WX350. The salesperson made some low lighting photo and the outcome : Sony Cybershot DSC-WX350 has better shoot even though it was in a very limited light area.

Low light function and output is one of my major need as I usually shoot for pictures indoors or at a low light atmosphere. 
The Zoom ability is also a necessity as I love to take pictures 360degrees around me from a seating..

Hence I find that Sony Cybershot DSC-WX350 camera suited me better. So far it has been a pleasure using the camera even though I have not finish exploring all of the functions , still learning about the camera. But it never fail to impress me since I bought it. =)
 

Sony Cybershot DSC-WX350

Camera Specification

The retail price from the shop was RM999 but after some great bargain, it only cost me RM799.
It comes with the original camera bag (RM90++), 8GB Sony SD card (which will cost me another RM90++). Warranty 12+3 months(online warranty).

I think Sony Cybershot DSC-WX350 is a great bargain. and the most important bits are...

1)Fits my bags/clutch/purse. Look at below picture-the bling bling clutch -the camera. fits perfectly =D
2)Even though the camera is small. It has good functions that makes taking pictures easier and fun and it really feels like I'm going around with a DSLR. LOL!
3) There is one function in the camera where you could adjust manually according to your liking. Intelligent Auto- adjustable picture effects just like this pictures.Choose your partial color of R-Y-G-B .. or even High contrast B&W, Retro. The camera allows you to edit the setting before snapping a photo. 

Photos set to different picture effect

4)The functions are very interesting. low light exposure. moving. colors...gourmet and many more..=). There is also a fun fun function of snapping fireworks. I haven't had the chance yet. will update if I've got one.

 

The photos of food taken using the "gourmet" function.. drool

 

Photos taken using the low light function. not bad at all

5) Panoramic function: you can take your photo from left to right, right to left, upward and downward.

6) It has the function of Wifi where I can connect and use my smartphone as the remote control of the camera. Just need to download the PlayMemories app and connect the phone with the camera. I can also transfer all the photos to my smartphone using the wifi connection. To transfer to my laptop, I used the cable as usual. LOL

The photos are taken using the remote function.

  7) A function of selfie: self timer and select the function of self potrait. The camera will shoot once a face is detected. It could also beautify the face using the beautify function.

The photo is taken using the self-potrait function.

 It has been a month already since I have my Sony Cybershot DSC-WX350 around with me. We have been using the Sony quite a lot as we love to have family & friends gatherings and anything fun.

I am sharing my pictures of my loved ones here, just to show the functions of the camera. 
 

Random photos from my life. =)

In a nutshell. I find that Sony Cybershot DSC-WX350 is a camera for anyone who like to have the fun effects and settings/functions. It is like having a DSLR but comes in a smaller size.

`~`~`~`~`~`~ Life is so much Fun with Sony CyberShot!`~`~`~`~`~`~

How to buy a good camera

I had few cameras in my life before. From the medium priced to the cheapest. 

So far I can't afford to get the expansive high-rated camera.

It is because:

1- I don't have the big budget

2- Don't need a posh and fancy camera

3- Not a photographer as a profession

4- Not keen to bring a big bag full of camera and it's gadgets around (especially when you have a dotting daughter to focus on) 

5- Only need camera that can fit into my handbag/clutch/bag pack jumbled with other stuffs.

Despite the reasons, I do still scout around for a trusted brand, high quality photo, easy to carry and has some similar specs of a high-end camera. 

Here are some of the shortlisted cameras I have read the reviews (budget in mind RM1000 the most), however yet to choose :)  

Canon PowerShot SX280HS

• Price is below $250  equivalent to RM787
• Small, could fit into bags/pockets
• Zoom function of 20x zoom lens with optical stabilization
• Battery life of 210 shots (not the best in the market but i don't mind to buy an extra battery as a backup)
• Build-in WIFI and NFC for quick image transfer to phone. 
• A GPS radio for adding location data to your images and full manual exposure controls in addition to a bevy of automatic modes.
• Turns on quickly and focuses in no time. 
• Video images are not very clear. 
• Photo and colours of images are accurate and also sharper than smartphone.  

Sony Cyber-shot WX350

 

• $249 = RM780
• Smaller sized from Canon, compact frame
• Zoom function is 20x zoom lens.
• Longer Batter life ( 470 shots, according to Sony)
• Low quality indoor image
• WIFI and NFC  built in.
• Stability, fits all occasion.
• Wi-Fi and NFC, plus a big, bright display (though not quite as nice as Canon’s), and fast performance. 
• Lower image quality
• Doesn't capture clear image in indoor surrounding.

Canon PowerShot Elph 340 HS

Canon’s Elph cameras have been in demand for a long time due to the compact size and reliable image quality. However, if I top up and upgrade to the SX280HS is well worth it for the significantly longer zoom lens and greater photographic controls.

Fujifilm’s FinePix F850EXR

The green colour is nice but...

It lacks optical image stabilization instead opting for the less-effective sensor-shift type. 

Produced messier images at ISO 800 and above thanks to overly-aggressive noise reduction (creating the dreaded “watercolor painting” effect) and lacks Wi-Fi, so you can’t transfer images to your smartphone with the camera.

The two top choices would be the preferred choices but I've just thrown in the other two, to have better comparisons. 

Now is the time to think.
Do share me any experience or brands which you had chance to utilized before. I very much appreciate comments. =)