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Sony A350 vs Sony W570

Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Sony A350 vs Sony W570 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
  • Introduced June 2008
  • Updated by Sony A380
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Sony A350 vs Sony W570 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony W570

 A350 W570 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony A350

 W570 A350 
ReleasedJanuary 2011June 2008Fresher by 31 months

Common features in the Sony A350 and Sony W570

 A350 W570 
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Sony A350 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

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).

Take a look at the Sony A350 vs Sony W570 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A350 vs Sony W570 size comparison

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

Sony A350 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A350 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A350 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A350 Portrait photography features
Sony W570 Portrait photography features
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A350 Street photography information
Sony W570 Street photography information
66
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
more heavy than others in class (674 grams)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A350 Sports photography advice
Sony W570 Sports photography advice
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
36
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A350 Travel photography advice
Sony W570 Travel photography advice
51
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (674 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
66
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A350 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W570 as a Landscape photography camera
64
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A350 Vlogging info
Sony W570 Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
29
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Sony A350 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A350 and Sony W570
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Type Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2008-06-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 674 gr (1.49 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 recording
Storage type 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
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $600 $159