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Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10

Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 Key Specs

Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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 RX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Later Model is Sony RX10 II
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Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the HX350 (20MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is fairly similar but the HX350 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") provide totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The HX350 was unveiled 2 years after the RX10 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the HX350 grades vs the RX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony RX10

 HX350 RX10 
RevealedDecember 2016March 2014More modern by 34 months

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Sony HX350

 RX10 HX350 
Display resolution1290k922kClearer display (+368k dot)

Common features in the Sony HX350 and Sony RX10

 HX350 RX10 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony HX350 comes with outer measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) while the Sony RX10 has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the HX350 compared to the RX10.

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX350 and RX10 is 62 and 58 respectively.

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HX350 and RX10.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The HX350 offers the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow DOF tougher. The newer HX350 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX350 Portrait photography factors
Sony RX10 Portrait photography factors
47
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
70
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony HX350 Street photography highlights
Sony RX10 Street photography highlights
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (652 grams)
72
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX350 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Sports photography camera
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
67
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
environment proofing
great battery life (420 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX350
Travel photography with Sony RX10
54
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (652g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
great battery life (420 per charge)
environment proofing
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX350
Landscape photography with Sony RX10
49
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
63
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery life (420 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX350
Vlogging with Sony RX10
27
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (652g)
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX350 and Sony RX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-12-20 2014-03-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ X Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 1,290 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - WhiteMagic
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) 10.20 m
Flash options Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 652g (1.44 lbs) 813g (1.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 474
Other
Battery life 300 shots 420 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release - $698