Sony RX10 vs Sony W350

Below, we will be comparing the Sony RX10 vs Sony W350, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the RX10 (20MP) and W350 (14MP) and the RX10 (1") and W350 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The RX10 was revealed 4 years later than the W350 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the RX10 grades vs the W350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The full galleries are available at Sony RX10 Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony RX10 provides external measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the RX10 versus the W350.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX10 and W350 is 58 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX10 and W350.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RX10 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX10 will show extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher RX10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.