Sony RX100 IV vs Sony WX350

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 IV Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.