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Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
53
Features
82
Overall
64

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 IV 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
  • Revealed December 2016
Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Revealed September 2017
  • Succeeded the Sony RX10 III
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Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 IV Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Sony HX350 versus Sony RX10 IV, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX350 (20MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is very well matched but the HX350 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The HX350 was brought out 8 months earlier than the RX10 IV which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the HX350 matches up vs the RX10 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony RX10 IV

 HX350 RX10 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Sony HX350

 RX10 IV HX350 
RevealedSeptember 2017December 2016Newer by 8 months
Display resolution1440k922kClearer display (+518k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX350 and Sony RX10 IV

 HX350 RX10 IV 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Sony HX350 has got physical measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 IV has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX350 versus Sony RX10 IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the HX350 versus the RX10 IV.

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HX350 and RX10 IV is 62 and 52 respectively.

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HX350 and RX10 IV.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The HX350 includes the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF harder. The more aged HX350 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX350 Portrait photography info
Sony RX10 IV Portrait photography info
47
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
71
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony HX350 Street photography highlights
Sony RX10 IV Street photography highlights
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (652g)
64
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment proof
heavier than others in class (1,095 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX350 Sports photography information
Sony RX10 IV Sports photography information
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
76
long zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (24.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX350
Travel photography with Sony RX10 IV
54
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (652 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (1,095 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX350 Landscape photography advice
Sony RX10 IV Landscape photography advice
49
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
62
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX350 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Vlogging camera
27
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition in class (652 grams)
29
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (1,095 grams)
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Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX350 and Sony RX10 IV
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-12-20 2017-09-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 652 gr (1.44 lb) 1095 gr (2.41 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 400 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release - $1,698