Sony A350 vs Sony RX100 VI
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Sony A350 vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs
(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
- Later Model is Sony A380
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Revealed June 2018
- Succeeded the Sony RX100 V
- Successor is Sony RX100 VII
Sony A350 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview
Below is a detailed overview of the Sony A350 and Sony RX100 VI, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the A350 (14MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the A350 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") come with different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A350 was brought out 11 years before the RX100 VI and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A350 matches up against the RX100 VI with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A350 vs Sony RX100 VI Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A350 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony RX100 VI
A350 | RX100 VI |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony A350
RX100 VI | A350 | |||
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Revealed | June 2018 | June 2008 | More recent by 121 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony A350 and Sony RX100 VI
A350 | RX100 VI | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Sony A350 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A350 features outer 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 RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).
Contrast the Sony A350 and Sony RX100 VI in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A350 against the RX100 VI.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A350 and RX100 VI is 62 and 88 respectively.
Sony A350 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A350 and RX100 VI.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A350 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will offer extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older A350 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Sony A350 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A350 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2008-06-06 | 2018-06-05 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
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 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 8cm |
Available lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 24.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 674 grams (1.49 lb) | 301 grams (0.66 lb) |
Dimensions | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 240 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | 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 Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $600 | $1,198 |