Sony HX350 vs Sony RX100 VII

The following is a in-depth review of the Sony HX350 and Sony RX100 VII, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the HX350 (20MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is relatively similar but the HX350 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") use totally different sensor size.

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The HX350 was unveiled 3 years before the RX100 VII which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the HX350 scores vs the RX100 VII in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX350 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony HX350 comes with outside 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 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Sony HX350 and Sony RX100 VII in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the HX350 versus the RX100 VII.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HX350 and RX100 VII is 62 and 88 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HX350 and RX100 VII.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The HX350 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult. The more aged HX350 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.