Sony A850 vs Sony WX350

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony A850 vs Sony WX350, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the A850 (25MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the A850 (Full frame) and WX350 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A850 was announced 4 years earlier than the WX350 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A850 grades against the WX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A850 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Sony A850 features outer measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A850 against the WX350.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A850 and WX350 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A850 and WX350.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A850 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A850 will provide more detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A850 will be behind in sensor innovation.