Sony A350 vs Sony WX500

In this write-up, we are looking at the Sony A350 and Sony WX500, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the A350 (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) and the A350 (APS-C) and WX500 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The A350 was introduced 7 years prior to the WX500 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the A350 grades vs the WX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are available at Sony A350 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Sony A350 has exterior measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Sony A350 and Sony WX500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A350 versus the WX500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A350 and WX500 is 62 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A350 and WX500.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A350 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony WX500 will offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged A350 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.