Sony HX350 vs Sony RX1R II

Its time to take a closer look at the Sony HX350 versus Sony RX1R II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the HX350 (20MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the HX350 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The HX350 was introduced 15 months after the RX1R II which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the HX350 grades versus the RX1R II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX350 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony HX350 features outer measurements 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 RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX350 versus Sony RX1R II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the HX350 and the RX1R II.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HX350 and RX1R II is 62 and 78 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HX350 and RX1R II.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HX350 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1R II will offer you extra detail using its extra 22MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent HX350 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.