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Sony A99 II vs Sony A350

Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83
Sony Alpha A99 II front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Sony A99 II vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Replaced the Sony A99
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
  • Launched June 2008
  • Updated by Sony A380
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Sony A99 II vs Sony A350 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sony A99 II and Sony A350, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and A350 (14MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and A350 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The A99 II was manufactured 8 years after the A350 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A99 II grades versus the A350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Sony A350

 A99 II A350 
LaunchedSeptember 2016June 2008Newer by 101 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony A99 II

 A350 A99 II 

Common features in the Sony A99 II and Sony A350

 A99 II A350 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Sony A99 II vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A99 II features external measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Sony A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A99 II vs the A350.

Sony A99 II vs Sony A350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A99 II and A350 is 57 and 62 respectively.

Sony A99 II vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Sony A99 II vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A99 II and A350.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A99 II because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony A99 II will deliver more detail due to its extra 28 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern A99 II provides an edge in sensor technology.

Sony A99 II vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Sony A99 II vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A99 II vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A99 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A350 as a Portrait photography camera
86
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
71
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A99 II
Street photography with Sony A350
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
66
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
heavier than average in class (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A99 II Sports photography info
Sony A350 Sports photography info
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery power (490 CIPA)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A99 II Travel photography details
Sony A350 Travel photography details
70
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
MP count fantastic (42 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (490 shots)
51
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (674 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A99 II Landscape photography highlights
Sony A350 Landscape photography highlights
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery power (490 per charge)
64
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A99 II Vlogging advice
Sony A350 Vlogging advice
78
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
9
no video
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Sony A99 II vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A99 II and Sony A350
 Sony Alpha A99 IISony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A99 II Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2016-09-19 2008-06-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 7952 x 5304 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 399 9
Cross type focus points 79 -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 143 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 849 grams (1.87 lb) 674 grams (1.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 92 65
DXO Color Depth rating 25.4 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.4 11.5
DXO Low light rating 2317 595
Other
Battery life 490 photographs -
Type of battery NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots 2 Single
Launch cost $3,198 $600