Canon 1000D vs Sony A350
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Canon 1000D vs Sony A350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
- Released July 2008
- Also Known as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
- Updated by Canon 1100D
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Announced June 2008
- Newer Model is Sony A380

Canon 1000D vs Sony A350 Overview
Below is a complete analysis of the Canon 1000D versus Sony A350, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and A350 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

The 1000D was manufactured 2 months later than the A350 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 1000D scores vs the A350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 1000D vs Sony A350 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 1000D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 1000D Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Sony A350
1000D | A350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Canon 1000D
A350 | 1000D | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon 1000D and Sony A350
1000D | A350 | |||
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Announced | July 2008 | ![]() | June 2008 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon 1000D vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 1000D offers physical dimensions of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") and a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Sony A350 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).
Check out the Canon 1000D versus Sony A350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 1000D vs the A350.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 1000D and A350 is 70 and 62 respectively.

Canon 1000D vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1000D and A350.
Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony A350 to show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

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Canon 1000D vs Sony A350 Specifications
Canon EOS 1000D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS 1000D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
Also called | EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2008-07-22 | 2008-06-06 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 328.6mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 7 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 326 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 502 grams (1.11 lbs) | 674 grams (1.49 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 126 x 98 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 62 | 65 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.0 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 719 | 595 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $160 | $600 |