Sony RX100 vs Sony W350

Let's look more closely at the Sony RX100 vs Sony W350, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the RX100 (20MP) and W350 (14MP) and the RX100 (1") and W350 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 was revealed 2 years later than the W350 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the RX100 scores versus the W350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The full galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 has got physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Sony RX100 vs Sony W350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the RX100 against the W350.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 and W350 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 and W350.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The RX100 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 will offer greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The newer RX100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.