Sony A350 vs Sony A700

In this write-up, we are matching up the Sony A350 vs Sony A700, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A350 (14MP) and the A700 (12MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The A350 was announced 6 months later than the A700 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A350 grades against the A700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A350 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A350 comes with outside measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony A700 has dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Check the Sony A350 vs Sony A700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A350 versus the A700.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A350 and A700 is 62 and 58 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A350 and A700.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A350 to give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively.