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Sony a1 vs Sony W350

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85
Sony Alpha a1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony a1 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Launched January 2021
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Sony a1 vs Sony W350 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Sony W350

 a1 W350 
IntroducedJanuary 2021January 2010More recent by 135 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k230kSharper display (+1210k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony a1

 W350 a1 

Common features in the Sony a1 and Sony W350

 a1 W350 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony a1 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony a1 vs Sony W350 size comparison

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

Sony a1 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Sony a1 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony a1 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Sony a1 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony a1 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony a1
Portrait photography with Sony W350
88
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/400s)
fantastic resolution (50 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony a1 Street photography factors
Sony W350 Street photography factors
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (32,000)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony a1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W350 as a Sports photography camera
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (50MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery life (530 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony a1 Travel photography info
Sony W350 Travel photography info
73
better than average battery life (530 CIPA)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
fantastic resolution (50 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
66
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony a1 Landscape photography details
Sony W350 Landscape photography details
88
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (50 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery life (530 per charge)
two card slots
37
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony a1 Vlogging advice
Sony W350 Vlogging advice
36
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (7680 x 4320 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
29
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Sony a1 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony a1 and Sony W350
 Sony Alpha a1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2021-01-26 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 50MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8640 x 5760 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 32000 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 759 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Number of lenses 133 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,440 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 9,437 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.9x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash options Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/400 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 7680x4320 1280x720
Video format XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 737 gr (1.62 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 530 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Two 1
Pricing at launch $6,498 $200