Sony A350 vs Sony W310

On this page, we will be contrasting the Sony A350 versus Sony W310, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the A350 (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the A350 (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The A350 was launched 19 months before the W310 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A350 matches up against the W310 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are available at Sony A350 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A350 provides outer dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check the Sony A350 versus Sony W310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A350 compared to the W310.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A350 and W310 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A350 and W310.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A350 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A350 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged A350 is going to be behind in sensor tech.