Sony HX350 vs Sony RX100 VI

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony HX350 and Sony RX100 VI, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the HX350 (20MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is very comparable but the HX350 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") enjoy different sensor size.

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The HX350 was announced 17 months earlier than the RX100 VI making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the HX350 scores versus the RX100 VI in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX350 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony HX350 comes with outer dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX350 and Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the HX350 compared to the RX100 VI.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX350 and RX100 VI is 62 and 88 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HX350 and RX100 VI.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The HX350 has the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The more aged HX350 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.