Sony RX100 V vs Sony WX350

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Sony RX100 V vs Sony WX350, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the RX100 V (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty close but the RX100 V (1") and WX350 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 V was brought out 2 years later than the WX350 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the RX100 V scores versus the WX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 V Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony RX100 V enjoys outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Sony RX100 V vs Sony WX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the RX100 V against the WX350.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 V and WX350 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 V and WX350.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The RX100 V due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 V will provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger RX100 V should have an edge in sensor tech.