Sony HX350 vs Sony RX1R

Lets examine more in depth at the Sony HX350 and Sony RX1R, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the HX350 (20MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is fairly comparable but the HX350 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The HX350 was released 3 years after the RX1R which is a fairly large difference as far as camera 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 RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the HX350 grades against the RX1R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX350 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony HX350 comes with outside measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Check out the Sony HX350 and Sony RX1R in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the HX350 vs the RX1R.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HX350 and RX1R is 62 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX350 and RX1R.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HX350 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1R will show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger HX350 provides an edge in sensor technology.