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Sony HX350 vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs

Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Announced December 2016
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100
  • Later Model is Sony RX100 III
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Sony HX350 vs Sony RX100 II Overview

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.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony RX100 II

 HX350 RX100 II 
AnnouncedDecember 2016June 2013More modern by 43 months

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony HX350

 RX100 II HX350 
Screen resolution1229k922kSharper screen (+307k dot)

Common features in the Sony HX350 and Sony RX100 II

 HX350 RX100 II 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

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

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX350 Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX100 II Portrait photography highlights
47
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
70
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony HX350 Street photography details
Sony RX100 II Street photography details
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (652g)
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (281g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX350
Sports photography with Sony RX100 II
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
good battery life (350 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX350 Travel photography advice
Sony RX100 II Travel photography advice
54
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (652 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
80
good battery life (350 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (281 grams)
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX350 Landscape photography factors
Sony RX100 II Landscape photography factors
49
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
74
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX350 Vlogging features
Sony RX100 II Vlogging features
27
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (652 grams)
37
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (281g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
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Sony HX350 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX350 and Sony RX100 II
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-12-20 2013-06-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash settings Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 652 grams (1.44 lb) 281 grams (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 483
Other
Battery life 300 images 350 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing - $598