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Sony A350 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
62 Imaging
53 Features
47 Overall
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Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
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Sony A350 vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Successor is Sony A380
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Released May 2020
  • Replacement is Sony ZV-1 II
Photography Glossary

Sony A350 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Sony A350 vs Sony ZV-1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the A350 (14MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the A350 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") feature totally different sensor size.

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The A350 was announced 13 years earlier than the ZV-1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A350 matches up vs the ZV-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 A350 ZV-1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony A350

		

		

			
 ZV-1 A350 
ReleasedMay 2020June 2008Fresher by 145 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony A350 and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 A350 ZV-1 
Manually focus  More accurate focus
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony A350 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A350 comes with external dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Compare the Sony A350 vs Sony ZV-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A350 vs the ZV-1.
Sony A350 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A350 and ZV-1 is 62 and 88 respectively.
Sony A350 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony A350 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A350 and ZV-1.
Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A350 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will deliver extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older A350 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Sony A350 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony A350 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony A350 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Sony A350 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Portrait photography camera
71
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
73
 has manual focus
 decent MP (20MP)
 sensor size is good (1")
 provides face detect focus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Sony A350 Street photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Street photography highlights
66
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 more heavy than average (674 grams)
85
 screen articulates fully
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is good (1")
 supports RAW files
 supports focus by touch
 lighter than competitors in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sony A350 Sports photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography advice
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
71
 silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast shooting (24.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (20MP)
 sensor size is good (1")
 provides tracking focus
 supports phase detect auto focus
 not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Sony A350 Travel photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography factors
51
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 no Timelapse recording
 more heavy than average (674g)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
81
 lighter than competitors in class (294g)
 supports bluetooth
 supports focus by touch
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 really wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 not so great battery pack (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
Sony A350 Landscape photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography highlights
64
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 no Timelapse recording
70
 has manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (20MP)
 sensor size is good (1")
 supports RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Sony A350 Vlogging highlights
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging highlights
9
 can't record video
86
 really wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with microphone port
 lighter than competitors in class (294 grams)
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Sony A350 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A350 and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350Sony ZV-1
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Sony ZV-1
Class Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2008-06-06 2020-05-27
Body design Compact SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format    
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 674 gr (1.49 pounds) 294 gr (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 595 not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
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
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $600 $750