Sony A700 vs Sony W350
58 Imaging
51 Features
58 Overall
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97 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Sony A700 vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Sony A700 vs Sony W350 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The entire galleries are available at Sony A700 Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Sony W350
A700 | W350 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony A700
W350 | A700 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | December 2007 | More modern by 25 months |
Common features in the Sony A700 and Sony W350
A700 | W350 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A700 and W350 is 58 and 97 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A700 vs Sony W350 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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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 |