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Sony RX1R II vs Sony W350

Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony RX1R II vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Announced October 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony RX1R
Sony W350
(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
  • Announced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Sony RX1R II vs Sony W350 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Sony RX1R II vs Sony W350, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the RX1R II (42MP) and W350 (14MP) and the RX1R II (Full frame) and W350 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The RX1R II was announced 5 years after the W350 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the RX1R II matches up versus the W350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sony W350

 RX1R II W350 
AnnouncedOctober 2015January 2010Newer by 71 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony RX1R II

 W350 RX1R II 

Common features in the Sony RX1R II and Sony W350

 RX1R II W350 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Sony RX1R II vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Sony RX1R II features outside measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the RX1R II and the W350.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony W350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the RX1R II and W350 is 78 and 97 respectively.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1R II vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the RX1R II and W350.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The RX1R II with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX1R II will resolve more detail with its extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer RX1R II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1R II vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1R II vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1R II Portrait photography features
Sony W350 Portrait photography features
85
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
excellent sensor resolution (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1R II Street photography advice
Sony W350 Street photography advice
73
screen tilts up and down
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (507g)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1R II Sports photography highlights
Sony W350 Sports photography highlights
63
excellent sensor resolution (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (220 per charge)
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1R II Travel photography info
Sony W350 Travel photography info
59
excellent sensor resolution (42MP)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery life (220 CIPA)
more heavy than average in class (507 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
66
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1R II Landscape photography highlights
Sony W350 Landscape photography highlights
68
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
excellent sensor resolution (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
37
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1R II Vlogging info
Sony W350 Vlogging info
34
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (507 grams)
29
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1R II and Sony W350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R IISony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-10-13 2010-01-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 7952 x 5304 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 14cm 10cm
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash options Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/4000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 507 grams (1.12 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 97 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 3204 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2,5, 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $3,300 $200