Sony a1 vs Sony W350

Below is a thorough analysis of the Sony a1 versus Sony W350, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the a1 (50MP) and W350 (14MP) and the a1 (Full frame) and W350 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The a1 was launched 11 years later than the W350 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the a1 scores vs the W350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony a1 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony a1 enjoys exterior measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Sony a1 versus Sony W350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the a1 and the W350.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the a1 and W350 is 61 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the a1 and W350.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The a1 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony a1 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 36MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent a1 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.