Sony HX350 vs Sony RX100 II

On this page, we will be analyzing the Sony HX350 and Sony RX100 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX350 (20MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is pretty well matched but the HX350 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") posses different sensor size.

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The HX350 was announced 3 years after the RX100 II which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the HX350 matches up against the RX100 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX350 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony HX350 has outer measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX350 and Sony RX100 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the HX350 vs the RX100 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX350 and RX100 II is 62 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX350 and RX100 II.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The HX350 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh harder. The newer HX350 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.