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Sony A7R IV vs Sony A350

Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Replaced the Sony A7R III
  • New Model is Sony A7R V
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
  • Announced June 2008
  • Renewed by Sony A380
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony A350 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Sony A7R IV vs Sony A350, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are produced by Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and A350 (14MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and A350 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The A7R IV was brought out 11 years later than the A350 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A7R IV matches up vs the A350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony A350

 A7R IV A350 
AnnouncedJuly 2019June 2008More recent by 136 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k230kClearer display (+1210k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony A7R IV

 A350 A7R IV 

Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony A350

 A7R IV A350 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Sony A7R IV has outer dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the A7R IV and the A350.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A7R IV and A350 is 62 and 62 respectively.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R IV and A350.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A7R IV due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony A7R IV will show greater detail having its extra 47 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher A7R IV will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R IV Portrait photography info
Sony A350 Portrait photography info
88
manual focus
MP count high (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R IV Street photography features
Sony A350 Street photography features
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (32,000)
66
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
heavier than competitors (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A7R IV
Sports photography with Sony A350
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery life (670 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R IV Travel photography details
Sony A350 Travel photography details
74
good battery life (670 CIPA)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
MP count high (61 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
51
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (674 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R IV Landscape photography highlights
Sony A350 Landscape photography highlights
88
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery life (670 shots)
has dual storage slots
64
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Vlogging camera
Sony A350 as a Vlogging camera
37
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
9
no video shooting
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R IV and Sony A350
 Sony Alpha A7R IVSony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R IV Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2019-07-16 2008-06-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 852.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 61MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 9504 x 6336 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 32000 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 567 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 121 143
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,440k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 665 gr (1.47 lbs) 674 gr (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 99 65
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 11.5
DXO Low light score 3344 595
Other
Battery life 670 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FZ100 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots 2 One
Pricing at launch $3,498 $600