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Sony A350 vs Sony QX10

Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Sony A350 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Revealed June 2008
  • Newer Model is Sony A380
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released September 2013
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Sony A350 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Sony A350 versus Sony QX10, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Lens-style and they are both created by Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the A350 (14MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the A350 (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The A350 was announced 6 years before the QX10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A350 matches up versus the QX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony QX10

 A350 QX10 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony A350

 QX10 A350 
ReleasedSeptember 2013June 2008Newer by 63 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A350 and Sony QX10

 A350 QX10 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony A350 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A350 features outer measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony QX10 has dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A350 vs the QX10.

Sony A350 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A350 and QX10 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Sony A350 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A350 and QX10.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A350 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony QX10 will produce more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A350 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A350 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A350 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A350 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
36
good MP (18 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A350 Street photography details
Sony QX10 Street photography details
66
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
more heavy than competition (674g)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition (105g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A350 Sports photography advice
Sony QX10 Sports photography advice
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A350 Travel photography features
Sony QX10 Travel photography features
51
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (674g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (105g)
offers touch to focus
good MP (18MP)
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A350 Landscape photography advice
Sony QX10 Landscape photography advice
64
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
does not have Timelapse function
38
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small ( inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A350 Vlogging information
Sony QX10 Vlogging information
9
can't record video
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition (105g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1440 x 1080 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Sony A350 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A350 and Sony QX10
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Class Entry-Level DSLR Lens-style
Revealed 2008-06-06 2013-09-04
Body design Compact SLR Lens-style
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches -
Display resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless None
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1440x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 674 grams (1.49 lb) 105 grams (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 595 not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $600 $250