Sony A350 vs Sony WX5

Following is a complete comparison of the Sony A350 and Sony WX5, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the A350 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly similar but the A350 (APS-C) and WX5 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The A350 was brought out 3 years earlier than the WX5 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A350 grades versus the WX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A350 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A350 offers physical 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 WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Sony A350 and Sony WX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A350 vs the WX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A350 and WX5 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A350 and WX5.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A350 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony A350 will offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged A350 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.