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Sony A350 vs Sony W510

Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony A350 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Sony A350
(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
  • Released June 2008
  • Updated by Sony A380
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Sony A350 vs Sony W510 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony A350 vs Sony W510, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A350 (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the A350 (APS-C) and W510 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The A350 was brought out 3 years before the W510 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A350 grades against the W510 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony W510

 A350 W510 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony A350

 W510 A350 
ReleasedJanuary 2011June 2008More modern by 31 months

Common features in the Sony A350 and Sony W510

 A350 W510 
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Sony A350 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A350 offers exterior 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 W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A350 vs Sony W510 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A350 compared to the W510.

Sony A350 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A350 and W510 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Sony A350 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A350 and W510.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A350 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A350 will produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A350 will be behind in sensor technology.

Sony A350 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A350 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A350
Portrait photography with Sony W510
71
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A350
Street photography with Sony W510
66
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
more heavy than competition in class (674g)
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A350
Sports photography with Sony W510
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (3.0 fps)
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A350 Travel photography factors
Sony W510 Travel photography factors
51
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (674g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A350 Landscape photography info
Sony W510 Landscape photography info
64
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A350 Vlogging information
Sony W510 Vlogging information
9
no video recording
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Sony A350 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A350 and Sony W510
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Category Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2008-06-06 2011-01-06
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Available lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 2.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 674g (1.49 lb) 119g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $600 $99