Sony A350 vs Sony A99

Here is a extended comparison of the Sony A350 versus Sony A99, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the A350 (14MP) and A99 (24MP) and the A350 (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The A350 was introduced 5 years prior to the A99 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A350 scores against the A99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 and Sony SLT-A99. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A350 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A350 offers outside dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony A99 has proportions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A350 and the A99.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A350 and A99 is 62 and 57 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A350 and A99.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A350 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A99 will offer greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older A350 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.