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Sony A350 vs Sony A77 II

Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Sony A350 vs Sony A77 II Key Specs

Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Revealed June 2008
  • Renewed by Sony A380
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched May 2014
  • Superseded the Sony A77
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Sony A350 vs Sony A77 II Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Sony A350 and Sony A77 II, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are designed by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the A350 (14MP) and A77 II (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A350 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the A77 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A350 scores vs the A77 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony A77 II

 A350 A77 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Sony A350

 A77 II A350 
LaunchedMay 2014June 2008Newer by 72 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony A350 and Sony A77 II

 A350 A77 II 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Sony A350 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A350 offers exterior measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A350 and Sony A77 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A350 against the A77 II.

Sony A350 vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A350 and A77 II is 62 and 62 respectively.

Sony A350 vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A350 and A77 II.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A77 II to show more detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged A350 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A350 vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A350 vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A350 Portrait photography information
Sony A77 II Portrait photography information
71
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
79
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A350 Street photography information
Sony A77 II Street photography information
66
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (674g)
76
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A350 Sports photography details
Sony A77 II Sports photography details
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (480 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A350 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Travel photography camera
51
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (674g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
64
environment proof
megapixel count good (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery (480 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A350
Landscape photography with Sony A77 II
64
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no Timelapse function
73
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
not so great battery (480 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A350
Vlogging with Sony A77 II
9
can't record video
77
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
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Sony A350 vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A350 and Sony A77 II
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350Sony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Sony SLT-A77 II
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2008-06-06 2014-05-21
Physical type Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 143 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 674g (1.49 lb) 647g (1.43 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 65 82
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 13.4
DXO Low light score 595 1013
Other
Battery life - 480 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage 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
Card slots One One
Retail cost $600 $1,198