Sony HX350 vs Sony RX100 III

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Sony HX350 and Sony RX100 III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the HX350 (20MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is fairly similar but the HX350 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The HX350 was announced 2 years later than the RX100 III and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the HX350 grades against the RX100 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX350 Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Sony HX350 enjoys physical 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) and the Sony RX100 III has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the HX350 compared to the RX100 III.

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

Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX350 and RX100 III.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The HX350 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher. The fresher HX350 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.