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Sony A350 vs Sony W620

Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony A350 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Released June 2008
  • Newer Model is Sony A380
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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Sony A350 vs Sony W620 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Sony A350 and Sony W620, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The image resolution of the A350 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the A350 (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The A350 was launched 4 years prior to the W620 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A350 matches up against the W620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony W620

 A350 W620 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony A350

 W620 A350 
ReleasedJanuary 2012June 2008More modern by 43 months

Common features in the Sony A350 and Sony W620

 A350 W620 
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Sony A350 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A350 has external 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 W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Sony A350 and Sony W620 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A350 compared to the W620.

Sony A350 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A350 and W620 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Sony A350 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A350 and W620.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The A350 features the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more aged A350 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony A350 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A350 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A350
Portrait photography with Sony W620
71
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
33
MP count decent (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A350 as a Street photography camera
Sony W620 as a Street photography camera
66
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
more heavy than average in class (674g)
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A350 Sports photography details
Sony W620 Sports photography details
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
32
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A350 Travel photography information
Sony W620 Travel photography information
51
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (674g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A350 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W620 Landscape photography highlights
64
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
does not have Timelapse recording
33
rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A350 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W620 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
30
rather wide (28mm)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Sony A350 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A350 and Sony W620
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2008-06-06 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
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 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life - 220 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
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 1 1
Launch pricing $600 $102