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Sony A350 vs Sony A99

Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Sony A350 vs Sony A99 Key Specs

Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Launched June 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A380
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Revealed December 2012
  • Older Model is Sony A900
  • New Model is Sony A99 II
Photography Glossary

Sony A350 vs Sony A99 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony A99

 A350 A99 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Sony A350

 A99 A350 
RevealedDecember 2012June 2008Fresher by 55 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony A350 and Sony A99

 A350 A99 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Sony A350 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

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.

Sony A350 vs Sony A99 size comparison

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

Sony A350 vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A350 vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A350 vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A350 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A99 as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
81
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A350 Street photography info
Sony A99 Street photography info
66
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
more heavy than competitors (674 grams)
75
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A350 Sports photography advice
Sony A99 Sports photography advice
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A350 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A99 as a Travel photography camera
51
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (674 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
60
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
low battery (500 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A350
Landscape photography with Sony A99
64
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no Timelapse mode
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
low battery (500 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A350
Vlogging with Sony A99
9
no video
76
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
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Sony A350 vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A350 and Sony A99
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350Sony SLT-A99
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Sony SLT-A99
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2008-06-06 2012-12-12
Physical type Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 143 143
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
Hot shoe
AE 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
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 674g (1.49 pounds) 812g (1.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 65 89
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 14.0
DXO Low light rating 595 1555
Other
Battery life - 500 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Card slots Single Two
Pricing at launch $600 $1,998