Sony A350 vs Sony A35
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Sony A350 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
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- 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
- Announced June 2008
- Newer Model is Sony A380
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Sony A350 vs Sony A35 Overview
Below is a extensive assessment of the Sony A350 vs Sony A35, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both designed by Sony. The resolution of the A350 (14MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe A350 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the A35 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A350 matches up against the A35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A350 vs Sony A35 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 and Sony SLT-A35. The entire galleries are available at Sony A350 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony A35
A350 | A35 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony A350
A35 | A350 | |||
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Announced | September 2011 | June 2008 | More recent by 40 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A350 and Sony A35
A350 | A35 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Sony A350 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A350 comes with exterior dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony A350 vs Sony A35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A350 and the A35.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A350 and A35 is 62 and 69 respectively.
Sony A350 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A350 and A35.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A35 to render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older A350 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony A350 vs Sony A35 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | Sony SLT-A35 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2008-06-06 | 2011-09-20 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 372.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 143 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 674 gr (1.49 pounds) | 415 gr (0.91 pounds) |
Dimensions | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 65 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | 595 | 763 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 440 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $600 | $598 |