Sony A350 vs Sony A65

Here, we are comparing the Sony A350 and Sony A65, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the A350 (14MP) and A65 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A350 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the A65 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A350 scores versus the A65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 and Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A350 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A350 enjoys outer dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Check the Sony A350 and Sony A65 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A350 against the A65.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A350 and A65 is 62 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A350 and A65.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A65 to give you extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A350 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.