Sony RX100 vs Sony WX350
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Sony RX100 vs Sony WX350 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
- Announced August 2012
- New Model is Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Launched February 2014
- Superseded the Sony WX300
- Successor is Sony WX500
Sony RX100 vs Sony WX350 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Sony RX100 and Sony WX350, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very comparable but the RX100 (1") and WX350 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe RX100 was introduced 17 months earlier than the WX350 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the RX100 scores against the WX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony RX100 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Sony WX350
RX100 | WX350 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Crisper display (+769k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony RX100
WX350 | RX100 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | August 2012 | More modern by 17 months |
Common features in the Sony RX100 and Sony WX350
RX100 | WX350 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Sony RX100 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 has got outer 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 WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Compare the Sony RX100 and Sony WX350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the RX100 and the WX350.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 and WX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Sony RX100 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 and WX350.
All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX100 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 will provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged RX100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Sony RX100 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX100 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-08-28 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-100mm (3.6x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,229 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | WhiteMagic TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
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) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 240g (0.53 lb) | 164g (0.36 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | 470 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $448 | $270 |