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Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 III Comparison

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20 MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 III Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing HX350 and RX10 III, two Bridge cameras by Sony. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 is a Small Sensor Superzoom class camera and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III is a Large Sensor Superzoom class camera.

Sony HX350 was introduced to the market in December 2016 and Sony RX10 III was launched in March 2016. There is only 9 months difference between HX350 and RX10 III so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Sony HX350 and Sony RX10 III before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Sony HX350 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-12-20
  • 20MP - 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200 ( expands to 12800)
  • 24-1200 mm F2.8-6.3 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 201k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 652g. 130 x 93 x 103 mm

Sony RX10 III Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-03-29
  • 20MP - 1″ Stacked BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 64 - 25600)
  • 24-600 mm F2.4-4.0 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 14.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 960fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 1051g. 133 x 94 x 127 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II Compare

Sony RX10 III was replaced by Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Sony HX350 and Sony RX10 III compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Weight
652 g vs 1051 g 399 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele
1200mm vs 600mm 600 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
50x vs 25x more flexible focal coverage
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Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Stacked Sensor
Yes vs No High sensor read out speed and less rolling shutter
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max ISO
12.800 vs 3.200 300% higher Max ISO
LCD Resolution
1.229k dots vs 922k dots 33% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting
14.0fps vs 10.0fps 4 fps faster
Battery Life
420 shots vs 300 shots 120 more frames with a single charge
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Max Aperture - Wide
2.40 vs 2.80 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
4.00 vs 6.30 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
10.8m vs 8.5m 2.3m longer range
Viewfinder Resolution
2359.296k dot vs 201.6k dot 1070% higher resolution
Sensor Pixel Area
5.82µm2 vs 1.57µm2 270% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
Top LCD
Yes vs No Help viewing and changing settings easily
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Webcam Function
Yes vs No Use your camera as a Webcam
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Common Strengths of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen
Tilting vs Tilting Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
20 MP vs 20 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution
922k dots vs 1.229k dots High resolution screens
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 24mm Very good wide angle coverage
Focal Length - Tele
1200mm vs 600mm Very good Telezoom
Common Weaknesses of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 III: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Sony HX350 and Sony RX10 III side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony HX350 has external dimensions of 130 x 93 x 103 mm (5.12 x 3.66 x 4.06″) and weighs 652 g (1.44 lb / 23.00 oz) (including batteries). Sony RX10 III has external dimensions of 133 x 94 x 127 mm (5.24 x 3.7 x 5″) and weighs 1051 g (2.32 lb / 37.07 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Sony HX350 and the Sony RX10 III. Sony HX350 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 3mm narrower, 1mm shorter and 24mm thinner than Sony RX10 III.

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 III Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Sony HX350 and Sony RX10 III Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Sony HX350 and Sony RX10 III.

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 III Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Sony HX350 and Sony RX10 III Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony HX350 and Sony RX10 III.
Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 III Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Sony HX350 and Sony RX10 III Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony HX350 is significantly lighter (399g ) than the Sony RX10 III which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

Bridge Cameras

HX350
RX10 III
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Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of the RX10 III, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the HX350.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Sony HX350 and Sony RX10 III's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.

Both cameras feature Tilting screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels.


Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 III: Sensor Comparison

Both Sony HX350 and Sony RX10 III have 20.0 MP resolution sensors but Sony HX350's sensor is 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) and Sony RX10 III's sensor is 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm ).

Since Sony RX10 III's has a larger sensor area with the same resolution, this means that it also has a larger pixel area hence better light collecting capacity for a given aperture compared to Sony HX350.

Below you can see the HX350 and RX10 III sensor size comparison.

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Sony HX350 and Sony RX10 III Cameras


As seen above, Sony RX10 III has a 4.1x Larger sensor area than Sony HX350. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 III Lens Specs Comparison

Sony HX350 features a 24-1200 mm F2.8-6.3 50x zoom lens whereas Sony RX10 III features a 24-600 mm F2.4-4.0 25x zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.40, Sony RX10 III is faster than Sony HX350 at this focal length. On the tele end, Sony HX350 has 600mm longer reach than the Sony RX10 III. However, with a max aperture of f4.00, Sony RX10 III is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

HX350
RX10 III
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

HX350
RX10 III
Longest - Nikon P1000
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

HX350
RX10 III
Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

HX350
RX10 III
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
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What types of Photography are Sony HX350 and Sony RX10 III Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Sony HX350 and Sony RX10 III for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Sony HX350 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Sony RX10 III for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
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Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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Sony HX350 for Street Photography

GOOD

Sony RX10 III for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.40
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium sized Body
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Sony HX350 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Sony RX10 III for Sports Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
1200 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.30
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 14.0fps
Environmental Sealings
25 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
600 mm Tele Lens
Fast Lens at Tele: f4.00
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
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Sony HX350 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Sony RX10 III for Daily Photography

GOOD
50.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
652g
Body Thickness 103mm
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RAW shooting capability
Environmental Sealings
25.0X Optical Zoom
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
1051g
Body Thickness 127mm
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Sony HX350 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sony RX10 III for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
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Sony HX350 vs Sony RX10 III: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Sony HX350 and Sony RX10 III, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Sony HX350 and Sony RX10 III scores compare:

Sony HX350
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #44 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #557 out of 1259 in all Cameras
Sony RX10 III
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #8 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #198 out of 1259 in all Cameras

Sony RX10 III is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Sony HX350 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Sony HX350. Otherwise, Sony RX10 III is the better camera overall.

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Sony RX10 III vs Sony HX350 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Brand Sony Sony
Announced 2016-12-20 2016-03-29
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS Stacked BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3 1″
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area 28.07mm2 116.16mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 12800 ISO 25600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 125 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity - 64 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 25
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-1200 mm (50x) 24-600 mm (25x)
Max Aperture F2.8-6.3 F2.4-4.0
Macro Focus Range 1cm 3cm
Screen
Type Tilting Tilting
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 922k dots 1,229k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 202k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.7x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max Electronic Shutter n/a 1/32000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 14.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 652g 1051g
Dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm 133 x 94 x 127mm
Battery Life 300 shots 420 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 70
DxO Color Depth not tested 23.1
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 12.6
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 472
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