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Sony A350 vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Sony A350 vs Sony RX100 II 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
  • New Model is Sony A380
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Older Model is Sony RX100
  • Successor is Sony RX100 III
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Sony A350 vs Sony RX100 II Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Sony A350 and Sony RX100 II, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the A350 (14MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the A350 (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") posses different sensor size.

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The A350 was brought out 6 years prior to the RX100 II and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A350 matches up vs the RX100 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony RX100 II

 A350 RX100 II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony A350

 RX100 II A350 
ReleasedJune 2013June 2008Fresher by 61 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Sony A350 and Sony RX100 II

 A350 RX100 II 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Sony A350 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A350 enjoys physical dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Sony A350 and Sony RX100 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A350 against the RX100 II.

Sony A350 vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A350 and RX100 II is 62 and 89 respectively.

Sony A350 vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A350 and RX100 II.

All in all, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A350 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 II will result in extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older A350 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A350 vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A350 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A350
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 II
71
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
70
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A350
Street photography with Sony RX100 II
66
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
heavier than others in class (674 grams)
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (281g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A350 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Sports photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
has tracking focus
great battery power (350 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A350 Travel photography highlights
Sony RX100 II Travel photography highlights
51
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (674g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
80
great battery power (350 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (281 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A350
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 II
64
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
does not have Time Lapse function
74
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
great battery power (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A350 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 II as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
37
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (281 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Sony A350 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A350 and Sony RX100 II
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Category Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2008-06-06 2013-06-27
Physical type Compact SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 lbs) 281 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 65 67
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 12.4
DXO Low light rating 595 483
Other
Battery life - 350 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse feature 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 Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $600 $598