Pentax X-5 vs Sony A350
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony A350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
- Announced August 2012
(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
- Successor is Sony A380
Pentax X-5 vs Sony A350 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Pentax X-5 and Sony A350, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the X-5 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe X-5 was manufactured 4 years later than the A350 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the X-5 matches up vs the A350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax X-5 vs Sony A350 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X-5 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Sony A350
X-5 | A350 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | June 2008 | Fresher by 52 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Pentax X-5
A350 | X-5 |
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Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Sony A350
X-5 | A350 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Pentax X-5 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax X-5 has external dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax X-5 and Sony A350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the X-5 compared to the A350.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and A350 is 65 and 62 respectively.
Pentax X-5 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-5 and A350.
Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X-5 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Pentax X-5 will produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher X-5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony A350 Specifications
Pentax X-5 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax X-5 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2012-08-22 | 2008-06-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 22-580mm (26.4x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 230k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 595g (1.31 pounds) | 674g (1.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 330 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $230 | $600 |