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Sony A300 vs Sony A350

Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Sony A300 vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Sony A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Released January 2008
  • New Model is Sony A330
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
  • Released June 2008
  • Successor is Sony A380
Photography Glossary

Sony A300 vs Sony A350 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Sony A300 versus Sony A350, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both sold by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the A300 (10MP) and A350 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The A300 was launched 4 months earlier than the A350 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A300 grades vs the A350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Sony A350

 A300 A350 

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony A300

 A350 A300 

Common features in the Sony A300 and Sony A350

 A300 A350 
ReleasedJanuary 2008June 2008Same age
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Sony A300 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A300 features outside measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) whilst 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).

See the Sony A300 versus Sony A350 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A300 compared to the A350.

Sony A300 vs Sony A350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A300 and A350 is 64 and 62 respectively.

Sony A300 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Sony A300 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A300 and A350.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony A350 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively.

Sony A300 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Sony A300 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A300 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A300 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A350 Portrait photography highlights
59
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (10 megapixels)
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A300
Street photography with Sony A350
74
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
66
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
more heavy than average (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A300 Sports photography factors
Sony A350 Sports photography factors
54
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A300 Travel photography details
Sony A350 Travel photography details
45
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
51
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (674 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A300 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A350 Landscape photography highlights
57
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
64
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A300
Vlogging with Sony A350
9
no video shooting
9
can't record video
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Sony A300 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A300 and Sony A350
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2008-01-30 2008-06-06
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 143 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 632 grams (1.39 pounds) 674 grams (1.49 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 64 65
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.4 11.5
DXO Low light rating 538 595
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $600