Leica X-U vs Sony A350
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Leica X-U vs Sony A350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12500
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F1.7-16.0) lens
- 635g - 140 x 79 x 88mm
- Revealed January 2016
- Other Name is Typ 113
(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
- Released June 2008
- Later Model is Sony A380
Leica X-U vs Sony A350 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Leica X-U versus Sony A350, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X-U (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe X-U was announced 7 years after the A350 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Leica X-U being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the X-U scores against the A350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Leica X-U vs Sony A350 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica X-U & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The whole galleries are provided at Leica X-U Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica X-U over the Sony A350
X-U | A350 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | June 2008 | Newer by 93 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Leica X-U
A350 | X-U |
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Common features in the Leica X-U and Sony A350
X-U | A350 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Leica X-U vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Leica X-U offers exterior dimensions of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") and a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs) and the Sony A350 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).
Compare the Leica X-U versus Sony A350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the X-U against the A350.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-U and A350 is 64 and 62 respectively.
Leica X-U vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the X-U and A350.
As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Leica X-U to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer X-U provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Leica X-U vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica X-U vs Sony A350 Specifications
Leica X-U | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Sony |
Model type | Leica X-U | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
Also called | Typ 113 | - |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2016-01-20 | 2008-06-06 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 12500 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 35mm (1x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/1.7-16.0 | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Automatic, automatic/red eye reduction, on, on/red eye reduction, long-term synchronization/red eye reduction, off | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4 | - |
Mic 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 | 635g (1.40 lb) | 674g (1.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 140 x 79 x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 595 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 450 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP-DC8 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $3,495 | $600 |