Sony RX100 vs Sony W350
91 Imaging
50 Features
68 Overall
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97 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Sony RX100 vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched August 2012
- Newer Model is Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2010
Sony RX100 vs Sony W350 Overview
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Sony RX100 vs Sony W350 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Sony W350
RX100 | W350 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | January 2010 | More recent by 33 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony RX100
W350 | RX100 |
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Common features in the Sony RX100 and Sony W350
RX100 | W350 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Sony RX100 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony RX100 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony RX100 vs Sony W350 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2012-08-28 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-100mm (3.6x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,229 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | WhiteMagic TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 240 grams (0.53 pounds) | 117 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 66 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 390 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $448 | $200 |