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Canon 1100D vs Sony A350

Portability
67
Imaging
52
Features
45
Overall
49
Canon EOS 1100D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Canon 1100D vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Canon 1100D
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 495g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
  • Launched April 2011
  • Other Name is EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50
  • Superseded the Canon 1000D
  • Replacement is Canon 1200D
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Introduced June 2008
  • Newer Model is Sony A380
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Canon 1100D vs Sony A350 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon 1100D versus Sony A350, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 1100D (12MP) and the A350 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 1100D was unveiled 2 years later than the A350 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 1100D scores against the A350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Sony A350

 1100D A350 
IntroducedApril 2011June 2008More recent by 35 months

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Canon 1100D

 A350 1100D 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon 1100D and Sony A350

 1100D A350 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon 1100D vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 1100D provides outside dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony A350 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check the Canon 1100D versus Sony A350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 1100D against the A350.

Canon 1100D vs Sony A350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1100D and A350 is 67 and 62 respectively.

Canon 1100D vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1100D vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1100D and A350.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A350 to show more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent 1100D will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 1100D vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Canon 1100D vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1100D vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1100D Portrait photography factors
Sony A350 Portrait photography factors
63
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1100D Street photography advice
Sony A350 Street photography advice
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
66
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
more heavy than average in class (674g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1100D
Sports photography with Sony A350
51
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery power (700 per charge)
has phase detect AF
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1100D
Travel photography with Sony A350
53
good battery power (700 shots)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
51
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (674g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1100D Landscape photography information
Sony A350 Landscape photography information
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (700 shots)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
64
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1100D as a Vlogging camera
Sony A350 as a Vlogging camera
22
comes with face detection focusing
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
9
no video
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Canon 1100D vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1100D and Sony A350
 Canon EOS 1100DSony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 1100D Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Alternative name EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-04-13 2008-06-06
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4272 x 2848 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.20 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (29.97, 25 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 gr (1.09 lb) 674 gr (1.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 65
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 11.5
DXO Low light score 755 595
Other
Battery life 700 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E10 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots One One
Retail cost $450 $600