Sony A9 vs Sony A350
65 Imaging
73 Features
93 Overall
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62 Imaging
53 Features
47 Overall
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Sony A9 vs Sony A350 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony A9 vs Sony A350 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A9 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A9 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony A350
A9 | A350 | |||
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Announced | April 2017 | June 2008 | Newer by 108 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 230k | Crisper display (+1210k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony A9
A350 | A9 |
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Common features in the Sony A9 and Sony A350
A9 | A350 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting 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.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A9 and A350 is 65 and 62 respectively.
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.
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Sony A9 vs Sony A350 Specifications
Sony Alpha A9 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | |
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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 |