Sony A350 vs Sony QX30

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A350 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

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).

Compare the Sony A350 versus Sony QX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.