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Sony A350 vs Sony A6500

Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74

Sony A350 vs Sony A6500 Key Specs

Sony A350
(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
  • Released June 2008
  • Renewed by Sony A380
Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Revealed October 2016
  • Older Model is Sony A6300
Photography Glossary

Sony A350 vs Sony A6500 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Sony A350 versus Sony A6500, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are created by Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the A350 (14MP) and A6500 (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The A350 was announced 9 years prior to the A6500 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A350 grades against the A6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony A6500

 A350 A6500 

Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Sony A350

 A6500 A350 
RevealedOctober 2016June 2008Fresher by 101 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A350 and Sony A6500

 A350 A6500 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony A350 vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A350 has got physical dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A6500 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

See the Sony A350 versus Sony A6500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A350 and the A6500.

Sony A350 vs Sony A6500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A350 and A6500 is 62 and 81 respectively.

Sony A350 vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A350 and A6500.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony A6500 to provide you with more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older A350 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A350 vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A350 vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A350
Portrait photography with Sony A6500
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
80
you can focus manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A350
Street photography with Sony A6500
66
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
more heavy than competition in class (674g)
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A350 Sports photography information
Sony A6500 Sports photography information
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
77
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A350 Travel photography factors
Sony A6500 Travel photography factors
51
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (674g)
display is not selfie friendly
74
environment proofing
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
decent MP (24MP)
flash built-in
low battery (350 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A350
Landscape photography with Sony A6500
64
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
does not have Timelapse function
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
low battery (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A350 Vlogging details
Sony A6500 Vlogging details
9
no video shooting
39
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Sony A350 vs Sony A6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A350 and Sony A6500
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350Sony Alpha a6500
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Sony Alpha a6500
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2008-06-06 2016-10-06
Body design Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 425
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony E
Number of lenses 143 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 674 gr (1.49 lbs) 453 gr (1.00 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 65 85
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 24.5
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 13.7
DXO Low light score 595 1405
Other
Battery life - 350 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $600 $1,298