Sony A350 vs Sony TX1

Following is a complete review of the Sony A350 versus Sony TX1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the A350 (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the A350 (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") come with different sensor sizes.

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The A350 was introduced 14 months earlier than the TX1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A350 matches up against the TX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A350 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Sony A350 has got external 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 TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A350 against the TX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A350 and TX1 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A350 and TX1.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A350 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A350 will result in more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged A350 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.