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Sony RX1 vs Sony WX350

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony RX1 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Revealed February 2013
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony WX300
  • New Model is Sony WX500
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Sony RX1 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Sony RX1 and Sony WX350, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the RX1 (24MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the RX1 (Full frame) and WX350 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The RX1 was unveiled 11 months before the WX350 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the RX1 scores vs the WX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony WX350

 RX1 WX350 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display resolution1229k460kSharper display (+769k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony RX1

 WX350 RX1 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2013Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Sony RX1 and Sony WX350

 RX1 WX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Sony RX1 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony RX1 offers outside dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the RX1 against the WX350.

Sony RX1 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the RX1 and WX350 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Sony RX1 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the RX1 and WX350.

All in all, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The RX1 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX1 will deliver greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older RX1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony RX1 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony RX1
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
82
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
37
good MP (18MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1 Street photography advice
Sony WX350 Street photography advice
66
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (482g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (164g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1 Sports photography factors
Sony WX350 Sports photography factors
53
decent megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony RX1
Travel photography with Sony WX350
62
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (270 shots)
heavier than average (482g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
72
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (164 grams)
good MP (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX350 Landscape photography factors
65
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (270 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
34
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (482 grams)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (164 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Sony RX1 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1 and Sony WX350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-02-19 2014-02-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-22.0 f/3.5-6.5
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,229k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Xtra FineTFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/4000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 482 grams (1.06 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 93 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 2534 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 images 470 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $2,798 $270