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Leica X-U vs Sony A350

Portability
64
Imaging
60
Features
52
Overall
56
Leica X-U front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Leica X-U vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Leica X-U
(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
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
  • Released June 2008
  • Later Model is Sony A380
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica X-U over the Sony A350

 X-U A350 
ReleasedJanuary 2016June 2008Newer by 93 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Leica X-U

 A350 X-U 

Common features in the Leica X-U and Sony A350

 X-U A350 
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).

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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.

Leica X-U vs Sony A350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-U and A350 is 64 and 62 respectively.

Leica X-U vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica X-U vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X-U vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica X-U
Portrait photography with Sony A350
76
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
71
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica X-U as a Street photography camera
Sony A350 as a Street photography camera
64
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (635 grams)
66
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
heavier than others in class (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica X-U Sports photography features
Sony A350 Sports photography features
55
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
good battery (450 CIPA)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Leica X-U as a Travel photography camera
Sony A350 as a Travel photography camera
62
good battery (450 CIPA)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (635g)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (674 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X-U as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A350 as a Landscape photography camera
63
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
good battery (450 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
64
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X-U Vlogging factors
Sony A350 Vlogging factors
25
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic support
heavier than competition (635 grams)
9
lack of video recording
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Leica X-U vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X-U and Sony A350
 Leica X-USony Alpha DSLR-A350
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