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Sony A7S III vs Sony A350

Portability
61
Imaging
64
Features
92
Overall
75
Sony Alpha A7S III front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Sony A7S III vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Launched July 2020
  • Succeeded the Sony A7S II
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Released June 2008
  • Refreshed by Sony A380
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Sony A7S III vs Sony A350 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Sony A7S III and Sony A350, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the A7S III (12MP) and the A350 (14MP) is relatively close but the A7S III (Full frame) and A350 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The A7S III was brought out 12 years later than the A350 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A7S III scores versus the A350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Sony A350

 A7S III A350 
ReleasedJuly 2020June 2008Fresher by 148 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1440k230kClearer screen (+1210k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony A7S III

 A350 A7S III 

Common features in the Sony A7S III and Sony A350

 A7S III A350 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Sony A7S III vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A7S III comes with exterior measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs) whilst 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the A7S III vs the A350.

Sony A7S III vs Sony A350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7S III and A350 is 61 and 62 respectively.

Sony A7S III vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7S III vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A7S III and A350.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A7S III featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A350 will render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher A7S III provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A7S III vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Sony A7S III vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7S III vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7S III Portrait photography advice
Sony A350 Portrait photography advice
70
you can focus manually
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A7S III
Street photography with Sony A350
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (102,400)
66
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
heavier than average (674g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A7S III
Sports photography with Sony A350
75
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (600 shots)
has phase detect AF
low resolution sensor (12MP)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7S III Travel photography information
Sony A350 Travel photography information
70
better than average battery pack (600 per charge)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
screen is selfie friendly
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
51
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (674g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7S III Landscape photography features
Sony A350 Landscape photography features
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (600 per charge)
two card slots
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
64
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7S III Vlogging factors
Sony A350 Vlogging factors
77
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone socket
9
no video recording
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Sony A7S III vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7S III and Sony A350
 Sony Alpha A7S IIISony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7S III Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2020-07-21 2008-06-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz XR -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4240 x 2832 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 102400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 409600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 759 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 121 143
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,440k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 9,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.91x 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 699 grams (1.54 lbs) 674 grams (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 85 65
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 11.5
DXO Low light score 2993 595
Other
Battery life 600 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FZ100 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots Dual One
Pricing at release $3,499 $600