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Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX350

Portability
52
Imaging
53
Features
82
Overall
64
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Introduced September 2017
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX10 III
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony WX300
  • Newer Model is Sony WX500
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Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX350 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony RX10 IV and Sony WX350, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Sony. The image resolution of the RX10 IV (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty close but the RX10 IV (1") and WX350 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The RX10 IV was manufactured 3 years after the WX350 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the RX10 IV matches up against the WX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Sony WX350

 RX10 IV WX350 
IntroducedSeptember 2017February 2014Newer by 44 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k460kSharper screen (+980k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony RX10 IV

 WX350 RX10 IV 

Common features in the Sony RX10 IV and Sony WX350

 RX10 IV WX350 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony RX10 IV enjoys outer dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has measurements 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 RX10 IV and Sony WX350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the RX10 IV and the WX350.

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the RX10 IV and WX350 is 52 and 94 respectively.

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the RX10 IV and WX350.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The RX10 IV due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX10 IV will result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern RX10 IV provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX10 IV Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX350 Portrait photography highlights
71
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
37
MP count decent (18MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony RX10 IV Street photography details
Sony WX350 Street photography details
64
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment proofing
heavier than average in class (1,095g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX10 IV Sports photography info
Sony WX350 Sports photography info
76
amazing zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX10 IV Travel photography advice
Sony WX350 Travel photography advice
56
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (1,095g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
72
better than average battery power (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony RX10 IV
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
62
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony RX10 IV
Vlogging with Sony WX350
29
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
heavier than average in class (1,095g)
35
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX10 IV and Sony WX350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-09-12 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 315 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-600mm (25.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.4-4.0 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,440 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 24.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1095 gr (2.41 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos 470 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $1,698 $270