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Canon SL2 vs Sony A350

Portability
71
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Canon SL2 vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Canon SL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 453g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Introduced June 2017
  • Alternate Name is EOS 200D / Kiss X9
  • Previous Model is Canon 100D
  • Successor is Canon SL3
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
  • Updated by Sony A380
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Canon SL2 vs Sony A350 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SL2 versus Sony A350, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SL2 (24MP) and A350 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The SL2 was introduced 9 years later than the A350 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SL2 matches up vs the A350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL2 over the Sony A350

 SL2 A350 
IntroducedJune 2017June 2008Fresher by 111 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Canon SL2

 A350 SL2 

Common features in the Canon SL2 and Sony A350

 SL2 A350 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Canon SL2 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SL2 provides outer dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Sony A350 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SL2 compared to the A350.

Canon SL2 vs Sony A350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL2 and A350 is 71 and 62 respectively.

Canon SL2 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SL2 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2 and A350.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SL2 to result in more detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SL2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SL2 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Canon SL2 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL2 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A350 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
71
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SL2 as a Street photography camera
Sony A350 as a Street photography camera
74
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
66
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
heavier than competition (674g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SL2
Sports photography with Sony A350
69
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (650 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SL2 Travel photography highlights
Sony A350 Travel photography highlights
81
great battery pack (650 shots)
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
51
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (674g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL2 Landscape photography factors
Sony A350 Landscape photography factors
78
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (650 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
64
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL2 Vlogging information
Sony A350 Vlogging information
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone port
lack of image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon SL2 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL2 and Sony A350
 Canon EOS Rebel SL2Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Alternate name EOS 200D / Kiss X9 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2017-06-29 2008-06-06
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.80 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 453 gr (1.00 lb) 674 gr (1.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 79 65
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 11.5
DXO Low light score 1041 595
Other
Battery life 650 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots One One
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