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Sony RX100 IV vs Sony WX350

Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony RX100 IV vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Sony RX100 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Superseded the Sony RX100 III
  • Newer Model is Sony RX100 V
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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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Sony RX100 IV vs Sony WX350 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sony RX100 IV versus Sony WX350, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 IV (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively close but the RX100 IV (1") and WX350 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The RX100 IV was launched 17 months after the WX350 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the RX100 IV scores versus the WX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Sony WX350

 RX100 IV WX350 
AnnouncedJune 2015February 2014More modern by 17 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k460kClearer screen (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony RX100 IV

 WX350 RX100 IV 

Common features in the Sony RX100 IV and Sony WX350

 RX100 IV WX350 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Sony RX100 IV vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 IV features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Sony RX100 IV versus Sony WX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the RX100 IV and the WX350.

Sony RX100 IV vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 IV and WX350 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Sony RX100 IV vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 IV vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 IV and WX350.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The RX100 IV because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony RX100 IV will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer RX100 IV will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony RX100 IV vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 IV vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 IV vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 IV Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX350 Portrait photography highlights
65
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
37
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony RX100 IV Street photography advice
Sony WX350 Street photography advice
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (298 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (164g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 IV as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
68
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (16.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
has no phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 IV Travel photography information
Sony WX350 Travel photography information
86
lighter than competition (298g)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
72
good battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony RX100 IV
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
74
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
47
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
good battery power (470 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony RX100 IV
Vlogging with Sony WX350
81
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (298g)
lack of microphone jack
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
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Sony RX100 IV vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 IV and Sony WX350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-06-10 2014-02-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-70mm (2.9x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,229 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
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 16.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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)
Maximum 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298 grams (0.66 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 562 not tested
Other
Battery life 280 photos 470 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $898 $270