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Sony A350 vs Sony W610

Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Sony A350 vs Sony W610 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
  • Replacement is Sony A380
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Sony A350 vs Sony W610 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Sony A350 vs Sony W610, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the A350 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the A350 (APS-C) and W610 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The A350 was announced 4 years prior to the W610 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A350 matches up vs the W610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony W610

 A350 W610 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony A350

 W610 A350 
ReleasedJanuary 2012June 2008More modern by 43 months

Common features in the Sony A350 and Sony W610

 A350 W610 
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Sony A350 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A350 has got exterior dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A350 against the W610.

Sony A350 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A350 and W610 is 62 and 97 respectively.

Sony A350 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A350 and W610.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The A350 has the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged A350 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A350 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A350 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A350 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W610 as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
29
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A350 as a Street photography camera
Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
66
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
more heavy than average (674 grams)
56
lighter than competitors (113g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A350 Sports photography advice
Sony W610 Sports photography advice
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
27
good MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A350 Travel photography highlights
Sony W610 Travel photography highlights
51
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (674g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competitors (113g)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A350 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W610 Landscape photography highlights
64
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
missing Timelapse recording
33
decently wide (26mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A350 Vlogging highlights
Sony W610 Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Sony A350 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A350 and Sony W610
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2008-06-06 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Amount of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 674 gr (1.49 lbs) 113 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 595 not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $600 $200