Sony A350 vs Sony RX100 VA

Lets examine more in depth at the Sony A350 versus Sony RX100 VA, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the A350 (14MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the A350 (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") come with different sensor sizes.

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The A350 was unveiled 11 years prior to the RX100 VA and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A350 scores against the RX100 VA when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are provided at Sony A350 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A350 features outer dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Sony A350 versus Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A350 versus the RX100 VA.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A350 and RX100 VA is 62 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A350 and RX100 VA.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A350 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX100 VA will result in extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older A350 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.