Sony A350 vs Sony QX100
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Sony A350 vs Sony QX100 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
- Announced June 2008
- Replacement is Sony A380
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
- Introduced September 2013
Sony A350 vs Sony QX100 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Sony A350 and Sony QX100, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Lens-style and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the A350 (14MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the A350 (APS-C) and QX100 (1") offer totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A350 was released 6 years before the QX100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A350 matches up versus the QX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A350 vs Sony QX100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A350 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony QX100
A350 | QX100 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | " | Larger display (+2.7") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Sony A350
QX100 | A350 | |||
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Introduced | September 2013 | June 2008 | More recent by 63 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A350 and Sony QX100
A350 | QX100 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Sony A350 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A350 features physical measurements 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 QX100 has dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Sony A350 and Sony QX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A350 compared to the QX100.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A350 and QX100 is 62 and 92 respectively.
Sony A350 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A350 and QX100.
All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A350 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony QX100 will give more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older A350 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Sony A350 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A350 vs Sony QX100 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Lens-style |
Announced | 2008-06-06 | 2013-09-05 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 372.9mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | - | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | - |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 674 grams (1.49 lbs) | 179 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 200 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | 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 | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $600 | $268 |