Sony RX1 vs Sony WX350

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The full galleries are viewable at Sony RX1 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Sony RX1 and Sony WX350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.