Sony A350 vs Sony W570

Here is a in depth comparison of the Sony A350 vs Sony W570, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the A350 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is relatively close but the A350 (APS-C) and W570 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The A350 was unveiled 3 years before the W570 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A350 scores vs the W570 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A350 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A350 offers 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) and the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A350 compared to the W570.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A350 and W570 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A350 and W570.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A350 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony W570 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older A350 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.