Sony A350 vs Sony A35

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).

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.