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Sony A700 vs Sony W350

Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony A700 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Launched December 2007
  • Previous Model is Konica Minolta 7D
  • New Model is Sony A77
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Sony A700 vs Sony W350 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Sony A700 and Sony W350, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the A700 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very similar but the A700 (APS-C) and W350 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The A700 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the W350 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A700 scores against the W350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Sony W350

 A700 W350 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony A700

 W350 A700 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010December 2007More modern by 25 months

Common features in the Sony A700 and Sony W350

 A700 W350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Sony A700 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A700 has got exterior dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Sony W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A700 and Sony W350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A700 versus the W350.

Sony A700 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A700 and W350 is 58 and 97 respectively.

Sony A700 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Sony A700 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A700 and W350.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A700 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W350 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged A700 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A700 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Sony A700 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A700 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A700 Portrait photography factors
Sony W350 Portrait photography factors
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (12 megapixels)
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A700
Street photography with Sony W350
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A700 Sports photography factors
Sony W350 Sports photography factors
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow fps (5.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A700
Travel photography with Sony W350
49
weather proof
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
66
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A700 Landscape photography details
Sony W350 Landscape photography details
62
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
does not have liveview
MP count low (12MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
37
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A700 Vlogging advice
Sony W350 Vlogging advice
9
no video
29
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Sony A700 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A700 and Sony W350
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2007-12-19 2010-01-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4272 x 2848 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Total lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 768g (1.69 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 581 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-FM500H NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 2 Single
Pricing at release $1,000 $200