Sony A350 vs Sony W370

Here is a extended analysis of the Sony A350 versus Sony W370, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A350 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty similar but the A350 (APS-C) and W370 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The A350 was announced 19 months before the W370 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the A350 matches up versus the W370 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A350 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A350 features external 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 W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A350 versus Sony W370 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A350 versus the W370.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A350 and W370 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A350 and W370.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The A350 provides the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF easier. The older A350 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.