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Sony A7R II vs Sony A350

Portability
68
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Sony Alpha A7R II front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Sony A7R II vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced June 2015
  • Superseded the Sony A7R
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R III
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
  • Revealed June 2008
  • Later Model is Sony A380
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Sony A7R II vs Sony A350 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony A7R II and Sony A350, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both created by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A7R II (42MP) and A350 (14MP) and the A7R II (Full frame) and A350 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A7R II was launched 7 years after the A350 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A7R II scores vs the A350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Sony A350

 A7R II A350 
RevealedJune 2015June 2008Newer by 86 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony A7R II

 A350 A7R II 

Common features in the Sony A7R II and Sony A350

 A7R II A350 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Sony A7R II vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A7R II features physical measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 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).

Analyze the Sony A7R II and Sony A350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A7R II against the A350.

Sony A7R II vs Sony A350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7R II and A350 is 68 and 62 respectively.

Sony A7R II vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R II vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A7R II and A350.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A7R II featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony A7R II will result in more detail utilizing its extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer A7R II will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Sony A7R II vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R II vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R II vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A7R II
Portrait photography with Sony A350
85
manual focus
fantastic megapixels (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R II Street photography details
Sony A350 Street photography details
81
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
66
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
more heavy than competition (674g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R II Sports photography highlights
Sony A350 Sports photography highlights
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low battery life (290 CIPA)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R II as a Travel photography camera
Sony A350 as a Travel photography camera
62
weather proofing
fantastic megapixels (42 megapixels)
low battery life (290 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (674g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A350 as a Landscape photography camera
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
low battery life (290 CIPA)
64
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A7R II
Vlogging with Sony A350
37
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
9
no video recording
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Sony A7R II vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R II and Sony A350
 Sony Alpha A7R IISony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R II Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2015-06-10 2008-06-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 42MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 7974 x 5316 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 399 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 121 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,229k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 625 gr (1.38 lb) 674 gr (1.49 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 98 65
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 11.5
DXO Low light score 3434 595
Other
Battery life 290 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FW50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $2,913 $600