Sony A350 vs Sony NEX-5

Here is a thorough overview of the Sony A350 vs Sony NEX-5, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the A350 (14MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A350 was unveiled 24 months prior to the NEX-5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A350 scores vs the NEX-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The full galleries are available at Sony A350 Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A350 features outer dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5 has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the A350 vs the NEX-5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A350 and NEX-5 is 62 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A350 and NEX-5.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images although you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older A350 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.