Pentax VS20 vs Sony A350

Here, we are looking at the Pentax VS20 vs Sony A350, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the VS20 (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is fairly similar but the VS20 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The VS20 was manufactured 3 years later than the A350 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the VS20 grades vs the A350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio VS20 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax VS20 Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax VS20 provides exterior dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax VS20 vs Sony A350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the VS20 and the A350.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VS20 and A350 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VS20 and A350.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The VS20 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax VS20 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer VS20 will have an advantage in sensor technology.