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Canon 1000D vs Sony A350

Portability
70
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 1000D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Canon 1000D vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Canon 1000D
(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
Sony A350
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Sony A350

 1000D A350 

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Canon 1000D

 A350 1000D 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 1000D and Sony A350

 1000D A350 
AnnouncedJuly 2008June 2008Same age
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 1000D vs Sony A350 size comparison

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

Canon 1000D vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 1000D vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Canon 1000D vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1000D vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1000D
Portrait photography with Sony A350
59
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
71
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1000D Street photography info
Sony A350 Street photography info
58
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
66
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
more heavy than average in class (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1000D as a Sports photography camera
Sony A350 as a Sports photography camera
41
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery power (500 shots)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1000D
Travel photography with Sony A350
45
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (500 shots)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
51
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (674g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1000D Landscape photography features
Sony A350 Landscape photography features
48
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
terrible battery power (500 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
64
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1000D Vlogging details
Sony A350 Vlogging details
9
lack of video recording
9
no video shooting
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Canon 1000D vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1000D and Sony A350
 Canon EOS 1000DSony Alpha DSLR-A350
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