Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX350
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sony WX300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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are available at Sony RX100 VA Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sony WX350
RX100 VA | WX350 | |||
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Introduced | July 2018 | February 2014 | More modern by 54 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Sharper display (+769k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony RX100 VA
WX350 | RX100 VA |
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Common features in the Sony RX100 VA and Sony WX350
RX100 VA | WX350 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VA and WX350 is 89 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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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 |