Sony RX100 V vs Sony W350

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Sony RX100 V vs Sony W350, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the RX100 V (20MP) and W350 (14MP) and the RX100 V (1") and W350 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The RX100 V was announced 6 years after the W350 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the RX100 V scores against the W350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The whole galleries are provided at Sony RX100 V Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 V features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the RX100 V against the W350.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 V and W350 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 V and W350.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 V having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony RX100 V will provide you with extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher RX100 V should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.