Sony A350 vs Sony A500
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![Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A350/Sony-A350-front.jpg)
![Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 front Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A500/Sony-A500-front.jpg)
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Sony A350 vs Sony A500 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed June 2008
- Updated by Sony A380
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 630g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Released August 2009
- Updated by Sony A560
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Sony A350 vs Sony A500 Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Sony A350 versus Sony A500, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the A350 (14MP) and the A500 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).
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The A350 was revealed 14 months earlier than the A500 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A350 grades against the A500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Sony A350 vs Sony A500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A350 Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony A500
A350 | A500 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A500 over the Sony A350
A500 | A350 | |||
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Released | August 2009 | ![]() | June 2008 | More recent by 14 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Sony A350 and Sony A500
A350 | A500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Sony A350 vs Sony A500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A350 enjoys outside dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A500 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).
Examine the Sony A350 versus Sony A500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the A350 and the A500.
![Sony A350 vs Sony A500 size comparison Sony A350 vs Sony A500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A350-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A500-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A350 and A500 is 62 and 63 respectively.
![Sony A350 vs Sony A500 top view buttons comparison Sony A350 vs Sony A500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A350-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony A350 vs Sony A500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A350 and A500.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony A350 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older A350 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
![Sony A350 vs Sony A500 sensor size comparison Sony A350 vs Sony A500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A350-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony A350 vs Sony A500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony A350 vs Sony A500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony A350 vs Sony A500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A350-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sony A350 vs Sony A500 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2008-06-06 | 2009-08-27 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4272 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 143 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 674 gr (1.49 lb) | 630 gr (1.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 65 | 64 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 595 | 772 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 520 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $600 | $638 |