Sony A700 vs Sony W350

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.

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.

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.

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.