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Sony RX1R vs Sony WX350

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony RX1R vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Replacement is Sony RX1R II
Sony WX350
(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
  • Released February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
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Sony RX1R vs Sony WX350 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony WX350

 RX1R WX350 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution1229k460kSharper display (+769k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony RX1R

 WX350 RX1R 
ReleasedFebruary 2014June 2013Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Sony RX1R and Sony WX350

 RX1R WX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Sony RX1R vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

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.

Sony RX1R vs Sony WX350 size comparison

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

Sony RX1R vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1R vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony RX1R vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1R vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1R vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1R Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX350 Portrait photography highlights
82
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
37
good resolution (18MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony RX1R
Street photography with Sony WX350
66
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (482g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony RX1R
Sports photography with Sony WX350
53
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 shots)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1R as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
62
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (270 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (482 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
72
good battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
good resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony RX1R
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
66
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
good battery life (470 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1R Vlogging information
Sony WX350 Vlogging information
34
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (482 grams)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Sony RX1R vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1R and Sony WX350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1RSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-06-26 2014-02-13
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0 f/3.5-6.5
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,229 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Xtra FineTFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/4000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 482 grams (1.06 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 91 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2537 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 images 470 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media 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
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