Pentax RZ18 vs Sony HX350
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Pentax RZ18 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Launched September 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Revealed December 2016
Pentax RZ18 vs Sony HX350 Overview
Below is a thorough assessment of the Pentax RZ18 vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the RZ18 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe RZ18 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the HX350 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the RZ18 matches up vs the HX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax RZ18 vs Sony HX350 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio RZ18 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax RZ18 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Sony HX350
RZ18 | HX350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Pentax RZ18
HX350 | RZ18 | |||
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Revealed | December 2016 | September 2011 | More recent by 64 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax RZ18 and Sony HX350
RZ18 | HX350 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Pentax RZ18 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax RZ18 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).
Examine the Pentax RZ18 vs Sony HX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the RZ18 versus the HX350.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RZ18 and HX350 is 92 and 62 respectively.
Pentax RZ18 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the RZ18 and HX350.
All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX350 to deliver more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older RZ18 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax RZ18 vs Sony HX350 Specifications
Pentax Optio RZ18 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax Optio RZ18 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-09-12 | 2016-12-20 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 4cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 178 gr (0.39 pounds) | 652 gr (1.44 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $210 | - |