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Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 III

Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 III Key Specs

Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced December 2016
Sony RX10 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
  • Released March 2016
  • Old Model is Sony RX10 II
  • Refreshed by Sony RX10 IV
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Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 III Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony RX10 III

 HX350 RX10 III 
ReleasedDecember 2016March 2016More modern by 9 months

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Sony HX350

 RX10 III HX350 
Screen resolution1229k922kCrisper screen (+307k dot)

Common features in the Sony HX350 and Sony RX10 III

 HX350 RX10 III 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 III size comparison

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

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 III top view buttons comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 III sensor size comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX350 Portrait photography info
Sony RX10 III Portrait photography info
48
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
71
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX350 Street photography factors
Sony RX10 III Street photography factors
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others in class (652g)
64
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
environment proofing
more heavy than competitors in class (1,051g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX350 Sports photography details
Sony RX10 III Sports photography details
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
70
great zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (420 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX350
Travel photography with Sony RX10 III
54
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (652g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
better than average battery pack (420 shots)
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (1,051 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX350
Landscape photography with Sony RX10 III
50
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
64
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (420 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX350
Vlogging with Sony RX10 III
27
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than others in class (652g)
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors in class (1,051g)
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Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX350 and Sony RX10 III
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-12-20 2016-03-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ X Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 652g (1.44 lbs) 1051g (2.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 472
Other
Battery life 300 shots 420 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost - $1,398