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Sony HX350 vs Sony RX1

Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs

Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched December 2016
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Launched February 2013
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Sony HX350 vs Sony RX1 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Sony HX350 vs Sony RX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX350 (20MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is pretty comparable but the HX350 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.

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The HX350 was revealed 3 years after the RX1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the HX350 scores against the RX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony RX1

 HX350 RX1 
LaunchedDecember 2016February 2013Newer by 47 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony HX350

 RX1 HX350 
Screen resolution1229k922kClearer screen (+307k dot)

Common features in the Sony HX350 and Sony RX1

 HX350 RX1 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony HX350 offers physical measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the HX350 vs the RX1.

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HX350 and RX1 is 62 and 79 respectively.

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HX350 and RX1.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HX350 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX1 will produce greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern HX350 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX350 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Portrait photography camera
48
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
82
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX350
Street photography with Sony RX1
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others (652 grams)
66
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX350
Sports photography with Sony RX1
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
53
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (270 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX350 Travel photography information
Sony RX1 Travel photography information
54
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (652 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (270 per charge)
heavier than competition (482g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX350 Landscape photography info
Sony RX1 Landscape photography info
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
65
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (270 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX350 Vlogging information
Sony RX1 Vlogging information
27
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others (652 grams)
34
good max aperture (f2.0)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (482g)
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Sony HX350 vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX350 and Sony RX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-12-20 2013-02-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/2.0-22.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash options Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 652 grams (1.44 lbs) 482 grams (1.06 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 93
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2534
Other
Battery life 300 photos 270 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release - $2,798