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Sony A9 vs Sony A350

Portability
65
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A9 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Sony A9 vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Successor is Sony A9 II
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
  • Refreshed by Sony A380
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Sony A9 vs Sony A350 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Sony A9 and Sony A350, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the A9 (24MP) and A350 (14MP) and the A9 (Full frame) and A350 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The A9 was manufactured 8 years after the A350 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A9 matches up vs the A350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony A350

 A9 A350 
AnnouncedApril 2017June 2008Newer by 108 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k230kCrisper display (+1210k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony A9

 A350 A9 

Common features in the Sony A9 and Sony A350

 A9 A350 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony A9 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A9 offers external dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony A350 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

See the Sony A9 and Sony A350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A9 and the A350.

Sony A9 vs Sony A350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A9 and A350 is 65 and 62 respectively.

Sony A9 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Sony A9 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A9 and A350.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A9 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony A9 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher A9 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A9 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Sony A9 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A9 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A9 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A350 as a Portrait photography camera
83
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A9 Street photography details
Sony A350 Street photography details
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
66
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
more heavy than others (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A9 Sports photography details
Sony A350 Sports photography details
86
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery life (650 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A9 Travel photography information
Sony A350 Travel photography information
73
good battery life (650 per charge)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
51
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (674 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A9 Landscape photography factors
Sony A350 Landscape photography factors
85
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery life (650 shots)
has double storage slots
64
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.7")
lack of Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A9
Vlogging with Sony A350
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
9
lack of video recording
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Sony A9 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A9 and Sony A350
 Sony Alpha A9Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A9 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2017-04-19 2008-06-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 693 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 121 143
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,440 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 673 gr (1.48 pounds) 674 gr (1.49 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 92 65
DXO Color Depth score 24.9 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 11.5
DXO Low light score 3517 595
Other
Battery life 650 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FZ100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots 2 One
Launch pricing $4,498 $600