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Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10

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

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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
Photography Glossary
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