Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W350

Below, we are analyzing the Sony RX100 VII versus Sony W350, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the RX100 VII (20MP) and W350 (14MP) and the RX100 VII (1") and W350 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The RX100 VII was manufactured 9 years after the W350 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the RX100 VII scores against the W350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The entire galleries are available at Sony RX100 VII Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Sony RX100 VII has got outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the RX100 VII and the W350.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 VII and W350 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 VII and W350.

As you can see, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 VII due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX100 VII will offer more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern RX100 VII will have an edge in sensor innovation.