Sony HX350 vs Sony RX100

Here is a extensive review of the Sony HX350 vs Sony RX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the HX350 (20MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is pretty similar but the HX350 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The HX350 was released 4 years later than the RX100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the HX350 matches up versus the RX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX350 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX350 offers exterior dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX350 vs Sony RX100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the HX350 against the RX100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HX350 and RX100 is 62 and 91 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX350 and RX100.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The HX350 contains the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF more difficult. The newer HX350 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.