Sony RX100 III vs Sony WX350

Below, we are analyzing the Sony RX100 III vs Sony WX350, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 III (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very similar but the RX100 III (1") and WX350 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 III was revealed 4 months later than the WX350 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the RX100 III scores versus the WX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The full galleries are available at Sony RX100 III Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 III has got outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the RX100 III versus the WX350.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 III and WX350 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 III and WX350.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The RX100 III having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 III will offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively.