Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 III

Following is a detailed comparison of the Sony HX350 and Sony RX10 III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the HX350 (20MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is relatively well matched but the HX350 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The HX350 was launched 9 months after the RX10 III so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the HX350 scores vs the RX10 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX350 Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony HX350 features exterior measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) and the Sony RX10 III has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX350 and Sony RX10 III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the HX350 compared to the RX10 III.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HX350 and RX10 III is 62 and 53 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HX350 and RX10 III.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The HX350 offers the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field trickier. The younger HX350 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.