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Sony A350 vs Sony QX30

Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Sony A350 vs Sony QX30 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
  • Announced June 2008
  • Newer Model is Sony A380
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Sony A350 vs Sony QX30 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Sony A350 versus Sony QX30, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Lens-style and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the A350 (14MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the A350 (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A350 was brought out 7 years before the QX30 which is a fairly large 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 QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A350 grades against the QX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony QX30

 A350 QX30 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Sony A350

 QX30 A350 
IntroducedSeptember 2014June 2008Newer by 76 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A350 and Sony QX30

 A350 QX30 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony A350 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about 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") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A350 versus the QX30.

Sony A350 vs Sony QX30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A350 and QX30 is 62 and 91 respectively.

Sony A350 vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A350 and QX30.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A350 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony QX30 will render extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged A350 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sony A350 vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A350 vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A350 Portrait photography features
Sony QX30 Portrait photography features
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
38
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A350 Street photography highlights
Sony QX30 Street photography highlights
66
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
heavier than others (674g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A350 Sports photography information
Sony QX30 Sports photography information
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A350
Travel photography with Sony QX30
51
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (674 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
includes touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A350 Landscape photography advice
Sony QX30 Landscape photography advice
64
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inch)
does not have Time Lapse mode
39
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (")
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A350 as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX30 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Sony A350 vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A350 and Sony QX30
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Class Entry-Level DSLR Lens-style
Announced 2008-06-06 2014-09-03
Physical type Compact SLR Lens-style
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Amount of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch -
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless None
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 674 grams (1.49 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 595 not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
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
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $600 $348