Sony RX1R vs Sony WX350

Its time to look closer at the Sony RX1R and Sony WX350, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the RX1R (24MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the RX1R (Full frame) and WX350 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The RX1R was launched 7 months prior to the WX350 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the RX1R matches up vs the WX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are available at Sony RX1R Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony RX1R enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the RX1R and the WX350.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX1R and WX350 is 79 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the RX1R and WX350.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RX1R because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX1R will produce more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged RX1R will be behind in sensor tech.