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Sony A300 vs Sony W350

Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony A300 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Sony A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Announced January 2008
  • Refreshed by Sony A330
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Sony A300 vs Sony W350 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Sony A300 and Sony W350, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the A300 (10MP) and W350 (14MP) and the A300 (APS-C) and W350 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The A300 was introduced 23 months before the W350 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A300 grades versus the W350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Sony W350

 A300 W350 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony A300

 W350 A300 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2008Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Sony A300 and Sony W350

 A300 W350 
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Sony A300 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A300 has exterior measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A300 compared to the W350.

Sony A300 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A300 and W350 is 64 and 97 respectively.

Sony A300 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Sony A300 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A300 and W350.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A300 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony W350 will give greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older A300 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony A300 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Sony A300 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A300 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A300
Portrait photography with Sony W350
59
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A300 Street photography info
Sony W350 Street photography info
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A300 Sports photography advice
Sony W350 Sports photography advice
54
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A300 Travel photography information
Sony W350 Travel photography information
45
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A300
Landscape photography with Sony W350
57
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
37
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A300 Vlogging advice
Sony W350 Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
29
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Sony A300 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A300 and Sony W350
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Type Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2008-01-30 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 632g (1.39 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 538 not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $200