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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX350

Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Sony RX100 VA
(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
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Launched July 2018
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Superseded the Sony WX300
  • Updated by Sony WX500
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX350 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Sony RX100 VA versus Sony WX350, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 VA (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is fairly comparable but the RX100 VA (1") and WX350 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 VA was released 4 years after the WX350 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the RX100 VA scores vs the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sony WX350

 RX100 VA WX350 
IntroducedJuly 2018February 2014More modern by 54 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k460kSharper display (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony RX100 VA

 WX350 RX100 VA 

Common features in the Sony RX100 VA and Sony WX350

 RX100 VA WX350 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony RX100 VA offers external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Sony RX100 VA versus Sony WX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the RX100 VA vs the WX350.

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VA and WX350 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 VA and WX350.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX100 VA due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 VA will show extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher RX100 VA will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VA
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
66
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
37
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony RX100 VA Street photography advice
Sony WX350 Street photography advice
86
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (164g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 VA Sports photography factors
Sony WX350 Sports photography factors
70
silent mode (1/32,000s)
max fps high (24.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (220 per charge)
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (470 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 VA Travel photography factors
Sony WX350 Travel photography factors
76
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
72
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 VA Landscape photography details
Sony WX350 Landscape photography details
66
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
47
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
better than average battery (470 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 VA Vlogging advice
Sony WX350 Vlogging advice
81
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
no external mic support
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (164g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 VA and Sony WX350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-07-13 2014-02-13
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 315 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-70mm (2.9x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,229k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 24.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299 gr (0.66 pounds) 164 gr (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 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 220 images 470 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $998 $270