Sony A350 Feature Comparison
The chart below compares the A350 with other, current Sony SLRs. What we've done below is to present something of a hybrid comparison between these four models. A red cell means that a given camera performs below the others, a green cell means that it performs better, and a yellow cell means it falls somewhere between. In cases where two cameras share a superior capability, both their cells will be colored green, etc. Sharp-eyed readers may find some areas where we haven't chosen to highlight a particular difference. Those cases are simply ones that we don't feel are significant in typical use of the camera.
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| Sony Alpha DSLR Camera Comparison | ||||||
Manufacturer |
Sony | Sony | Sony | Sony | Sony | |
| Model |
Alpha A100 | Alpha A200 | Alpha A300 | Alpha A350 | Alpha A700 | |
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Imaging
System |
Sensor Manufacturer
|
Sony
|
Sony
|
Sony
|
Sony
|
Sony
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sensor Type
|
CCD
|
CCD
|
CCD
|
CCD
|
CMOS
|
|
|
Color Filter Array
|
RGB
|
RGB
|
RGB
|
RGB
|
RGB
|
|
|
Total Megapixels
|
10.8
|
10.8
|
10.8
|
14.9
|
13.1
|
|
|
Effective Megapixels
|
10.2
|
10.2
|
10.2
|
14.2
|
12.2
|
|
|
Effective Sensor Size (mm)
|
23.6 x 15.8
|
23.6 x 15.8
|
23.6 x 15.8
|
23.5 x 15.7
|
23.5 x 15.6
|
|
|
Focal Length Multiplier (approx.)
|
1.5x
|
1.5x
|
1.5x
|
1.5x
|
1.5x
|
|
|
Sensor-shift image stabilization
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
|
|
Ultrasonic sensor dust-removal function
|
Yes (via anti-shake mechanism)
|
Yes (via anti-shake mechanism)
|
Yes (via anti-shake mechanism)
|
Yes (via anti-shake mechanism)
|
Yes (via anti-shake mechanism)
|
|
|
Image Processor
|
BIONZ
|
BIONZ
|
BIONZ
|
BIONZ
|
BIONZ
|
|
|
A/D Conversion
|
12-bit
|
12-bit
|
12-bit
|
12-bit
|
12-bit
|
|
|
Viewfinder
|
Type
|
Eye-level pentamirror
|
Eye-level pentamirror
|
Eye-level pentamirror
|
Eye-level pentamirror
|
Eye-level pentaprism
|
|
Coverage
|
95%
|
95%
|
95%
|
95%
|
95%
|
|
|
Magnification (-1 diopter with 50mm lens at infinity)
|
0.83x
|
0.83x
|
0.74x
|
0.74x
|
0.9x
|
|
|
Eyepoint (mm)
|
20
|
17.6
|
20.8
|
20.8
|
25
|
|
|
Dioptric Adjustment Range (diopters)
|
-2.5 to +1.0
|
-2.5 to +1.0
|
-3.0 to +1.0
|
-3.0 to +1.0
|
-3.0 to +1.0
|
|
|
Focusing Screen
|
Fixed Spherical Acute Matte
|
Fixed Spherical Acute Matte
|
Fixed Spherical Acute Matte
|
Fixed Spherical Acute Matte
|
Interchangeable Spherical Acute Matte
|
|
|
Viewfinder
Info Display |
Wide focus frame, spot AF area, local focus areas, Spot metering area, Flash compensation, Flash status, Flash mode, (wireless/ HS), Autoexposure lock, Shutter speed, Aperture, EV scale, Shots remaining, Shake warning, Super SteadyShot scale
|
16:9 area frames, AF frames, Spot metering area, Flash compensation, Flash status, Flash mode, (wireless/ HS), Manual focus, AF mode, Shutter speed, Aperture, EV scale, Autoexposure lock, Shots remaining, Shake warning, Super SteadyShot scale, Aspect ratio
|
16:9 area frames, AF frames, Spot metering area, Flash compensation, Flash status, Flash mode, (wireless/ HS), Manual focus, AF mode, Shutter speed, Aperture, EV scale, Autoexposure lock, Shots remaining, Shake warning, Super SteadyShot scale, Aspect ratio
|
16:9 area frames, AF frames, Spot metering area, Flash compensation, Flash status, Flash mode, (wireless/ HS), Manual focus, AF mode, Shutter speed, Aperture, EV scale, Autoexposure lock, Shots remaining, Shake warning, Super SteadyShot scale, Aspect ratio
|
16:9 area frames, AF frames, Spot metering area, Flash compensation, Flash status, Flash mode, (wireless/ HS), Manual focus, AF mode, Shutter speed, Aperture, EV scale, Autoexposure lock, Shots remaining, Shake warning, Super SteadyShot scale, Aspect ratio
|
|
|
Depth of Field Preview
|
Yes, enabled with depth-of-field preview button
|
No
|
No
|
No
|
Yes, enabled with depth-of-field preview button
|
|
|
Live View Mode
|
No
|
No
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
No
|
|
|
Recording
System |
Recording Media / Quantity / Slot Type
|
Type I or II CF card / Microdrive
|
Type I or II CF card / Microdrive
|
Type I or II CF card / Microdrive
|
Type I or II CF card / Microdrive
|
Type I or II CF card / Microdrive / MS Duo / MS Pro Duo
|
|
Compatible File System
|
FAT 12 / FAT 16 / FAT 32
|
FAT 12 / FAT 16 / FAT 32
|
FAT 12 / FAT 16 / FAT 32
|
FAT 12 / FAT 16 / FAT 32
|
FAT 12 / FAT 16 / FAT 32
|
|
|
Recording Formats
|
RAW (ARW), JPEG
|
RAW (ARW 2.0), JPEG
|
RAW (ARW 2.0), JPEG
|
RAW (ARW 2.0), JPEG
|
RAW (ARW 2.0), JPEG
|
|
|
Maximum Resolution
|
3872 x 2592
|
3872 x 2592
|
3872 x 2592
|
4592 x 3056
|
4272 x 2848
|
|
|
Reduced Resolutions
|
2896 x 1936,
1920 x 1280 |
3:2
2896 x 1936, 1920 x 1280 16:9 |
3:2
2896 x 1936, 1920 x 1280 16:9 |
3:2
3408 x 2272, 2288 x 1520 16:9 |
3:2
3104 x 2064, 2128 x 1424 16:9 |
|
|
RAW + JPEG Recording
|
Yes, Large/Fine JPEG only
|
Yes, Large/Fine JPEG only
|
Yes, Large/Fine JPEG only
|
Yes, Large/Fine JPEG only
|
Yes, selectable JPEG resolution (Fine compression only)
|
|
|
Color Space &
White Balance |
User Selectable Color Space
|
Yes
sRGB (six variants) + Adobe RGB |
Yes
sRGB (six variants) + Adobe RGB |
Yes
sRGB (six variants) + Adobe RGB |
Yes
sRGB (six variants) + Adobe RGB |
Yes
sRGB (eleven variants) + Adobe RGB |
|
Processing Parameters
(Contrast, Sharpness, Saturation, Color Tone) / # of Increments |
5 options each for sharpness, saturation, and contrast.
|
7 options each for sharpness, saturation, and contrast.
|
7 options each for sharpness, saturation, and contrast.
|
7 options each for sharpness, saturation, and contrast.
|
7 options each for sharpness, saturation, contrast, and brightness, plus 4 options for zone matching.
|
|
|
Preset WB settings
|
6 (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash), plus Auto and Custom
|
6 (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash), plus Auto and Custom
|
6 (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash), plus Auto and Custom
|
6 (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash), plus Auto and Custom
|
6 (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash), plus Auto and Custom
|
|
|
Manual Color Temperature Setting Range
|
2500 - 9900K with 19-step magenta / green compensation
|
2500 - 9900K with 19-step magenta / green compensation
|
2500 - 9900K with 19-step magenta / green compensation
|
2500 - 9900K with 19-step magenta / green compensation
|
2500 - 9900K with 19-step magenta / green compensation
|
|
|
Autofocus
System |
Type
|
TTL phase detection
|
TTL phase detection
|
TTL phase detection
|
TTL phase detection
|
TTL phase detection
|
|
# of Focusing Points (Focusing Point Type)
|
9 points
(1 center cross-type and 8 single-axis) |
9 points
(1 center cross-type and 8 single-axis) |
9 points
(1 center cross-type and 8 single-axis) |
9 points
(1 center cross-type and 8 single-axis) |
11 points, (1 center twin-cross type and 11 single-axis with high accuracy f/2.8 center point)
|
|
|
Superimposed Focus Point
Display
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
|
|
AF Working Range (ISO 100)
|
EV 0 ~ 18
|
EV 0 ~ 18
|
EV 0 ~ 18
|
EV 0 ~ 18
|
EV 0 ~ 18
|
|
|
AF-assist Beam
|
Yes,
stroboscopic flash |
Yes,
stroboscopic flash |
Yes,
stroboscopic flash |
Yes,
stroboscopic flash |
Yes,
LED |
|
|
Eye-start Focusing
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
(grip detection too) |
|
|
Exposure
Control |
Shooting Modes
|
11 - Auto, Program Shift, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night Portrait
|
12 - Auto, Program Shift, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night View/Portrait, Flash Off
|
12 - Auto, Program Shift, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night View/Portrait, Flash Off
|
12 - Auto, Program Shift, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night View/Portrait, Flash Off
|
12 - Auto, Program Shift, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter priority AE, Manual, Memory Recall, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night View/Portrait
|
|
Metering Zones
|
40
|
40
|
40
(1200 in Live View mode) |
40
(1200 in Live View mode) |
40
|
|
|
Metering Modes
|
Multi-segment Honeycomb pattern, Center Weighted, and Spot
|
Multi-segment Honeycomb pattern, Center Weighted, and Spot
|
Multi-segment Honeycomb pattern, Center Weighted, and Spot
|
Multi-segment Honeycomb pattern, Center Weighted, and Spot
|
Multi-segment Honeycomb pattern, Center Weighted, and Spot
|
|
|
Metering System Working Range
(F1.4, ISO 100) |
1) Honeycomb Pattern / Center Weighted Average; EV 1 ~ 20
2) Spot; EV 4 ~ 20 |
1) Honeycomb Pattern / Center Weighted Average; EV 1 ~ 20
2) Spot; EV 3 ~ 20 |
1) Honeycomb Pattern / Center Weighted Average; EV 2 ~ 20
2) Spot; EV 4 ~ 20 |
1) Honeycomb Pattern / Center Weighted Average; EV 2 ~ 20
2) Spot; EV 4 ~ 20 |
1) Honeycomb Pattern / Center Weighted Average; EV 0 ~ 20
2) Spot; EV 2 ~ 20 |
|
|
ISO Range / Extended
|
100 ~ 1600 / 80
|
100 ~ 3200
|
100 ~ 3200
|
100 ~ 3200
|
100 ~ 3200 / 6400
|
|
|
Exposure Compensation
|
+/-2 EV in 1/3EV increments
|
+/-2 EV in 1/3EV increments
|
+/-2 EV in 1/3EV increments
|
+/-2 EV in 1/3EV increments
|
+/-3 EV in 1/3EV or 1/2 EV increments
|
|
|
Automatic Exposure Bracketing
|
3 shots, +/-2 EV in 1/3 or 2/3 EV increments
|
3 shots, +/-2 EV in 1/3 or 2/3 EV increments
|
3 shots, +/-2 EV in 1/3 or 2/3 EV increments
|
3 shots, +/-2 EV in 1/3 or 2/3 EV increments
|
3 or 5 shots in +/-1/3, 1/2 or 2/3 EV steps
|
|
|
Shutter Speeds,
Frame Rate |
Shutter Type
|
Electronically controlled mechanical focal plane
|
Electronically controlled mechanical focal plane
|
Electronically controlled mechanical focal plane
|
Electronically controlled mechanical focal plane
|
Electronically controlled mechanical focal plane
|
|
Shutter Speed Range
|
1/4000 ~ 30 sec., bulb
|
1/4000 ~ 30 sec., bulb
|
1/4000 ~ 30 sec., bulb
|
1/4000 ~ 30 sec., bulb
|
1/8000 ~ 30 sec., bulb
|
|
|
Maximum Frames Per Second / Buffer depth
|
2.9 fps
/ 24 LF JPEG, 3 RAW+JPEG, or 8 RAW frames |
2.8 fps
/ 8 LF JPEG, 3 RAW+JPEG, or 6 RAW frames |
TBD
|
2.4 fps
/ 3 LF JPEG, 4 RAW frames |
4.9 fps
/ 13 Extra Fine JPEG, 11 RAW frames |
|
|
Flash
|
Built-in Flash / Guide Number at ISO 100.
|
Yes (12 meters / 39 feet)
|
Yes (12 meters / 39 feet)
|
Yes (12 meters / 39 feet)
|
Yes (12 meters / 39 feet)
|
Yes (12 meters / 39 feet)
|
|
Max flash x-sync speed. (sec.)
|
1/160 (1/120 with Super SteadyShot)
|
1/160
|
1/160
|
1/160
|
1/250 (1/200 with Super SteadyShot)
|
|
|
Flash Exposure Compensation
|
+/-2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
|
+/-2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
|
+/-2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
|
+/-2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
|
+/-3 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps
|
|
|
Slow-sync flash
|
1st or 2nd curtain
|
1st or 2nd curtain
|
1st or 2nd curtain
|
1st or 2nd curtain
|
1st or 2nd curtain
|
|
|
PC Sync Terminal
|
Hot shoe only
|
Hot shoe only
|
Hot shoe only
|
Hot shoe only
|
Yes
|
|
|
Playback
System |
LCD Size / Pixel Count
|
2.5 in LCD / 230,000 pixels
|
2.7 in LCD / 230,400 pixels
|
2.7 in LCD / 230,400 pixels
|
2.7 in LCD / 230,400 pixels
|
3.0 in LCD / 921,600 pixels
|
|
Tilting LCD
|
No
|
No
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
No
|
|
|
Enlarged Playback / Scroll
|
12x max. / Yes
|
12x max. / Yes
|
12x max. / Yes
|
14x max. / Yes
|
13x max. / Yes
|
|
|
LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment Range
|
5 steps
|
5 steps
|
5 steps
|
5 steps
|
11 steps
|
|
|
Automatic Rotation for Vertical Shots
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
|
|
Video Out/ HD Video
|
Yes/No
|
Yes/No
|
Yes/No
|
Yes/No
|
Yes/Yes (HDMI)
|
|
|
Other Features
|
Control Dials
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
|
Computer Connection
|
Yes, USB 2.0 High Speed, PTP-compliant
|
Yes, USB 2.0 High Speed, PTP-compliant
|
Yes, USB 2.0 High Speed, PTP-compliant
|
Yes, USB 2.0 High Speed, PTP-compliant
|
Yes, USB 2.0 High Speed, PTP-compliant
|
|
|
Direct Printing (PictBridge printers)
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
|
|
Menu Languages
|
6 (English, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese)
|
6 (English, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese)
|
6 (English, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese)
|
6 (English, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese)
|
6 (English, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese)
|
|
|
Camera Default Reset
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
|
|
Custom Functions (Quantity)
|
Yes (12)
|
Yes (6)
|
Yes (6)
|
Yes (6)
|
Yes (21)
|
|
|
Remote Control
|
Wired with optional RM-S1AM or RM-L1AM
|
Wired with optional RM-S1AM or RM-L1AM
|
Wired with optional RM-S1AM or RM-L1AM
|
Wired with optional RM-S1AM or RM-L1AM
|
Wireless: with included RMT-DSLR1 IR remote control
or Wired: with optional RM-S1AM or RM-L1AM |
|
|
Info LCD Panel / Illumination
|
No / n/a
|
No / n/a
|
No / n/a
|
No / n/a
|
No / n/a
|
|
|
D-Range Opt. Modes
|
Off, DR, DR+(Auto)
|
Off, DR, DR+(Auto)
|
Off, DR, DR+(Auto)
|
Off, DR, DR+(Auto)
|
Off, DR, DR+(Auto, Level)
|
|
|
MLU with 2-Second Timer
|
Yes
|
No
|
No
|
No
|
Yes
|
|
|
Body Structure
|
Body Cover / Chassis
|
Polycarbonate / Unknown
|
Polycarbonate / Unknown
|
Polycarbonate / Unknown
|
Polycarbonate / Unknown
|
Magnesium Alloy (front), Polycarbonate (rear) / Aluminum
|
|
Environmental Seals
|
No
|
No
|
No
|
No
|
Yes
|
|
|
Power System
|
Battery Compatibility
|
NP-FM55H
|
NP-FM500H
|
NP-FM500H
|
NP-FM500H
|
NP-FM500H
|
|
CIPA Rated Shooting Capacity at 20C/68F
|
750
|
750
|
730
(OVF) 410 (Live View) |
730
(OVF) 410 (Live View) |
650
|
|
|
Dimensions &
Weight
|
Dimensions (WxHxD, mm)
|
133 x 95 x 72
|
131 x 99 x 71
|
131 x 99 x 75
|
131 x 99 x 75
|
142 x 105 x 80
|
|
Weight (body only)
|
545 g
|
532 g
|
582 g
|
582 g
|
690 g
|
|
|
Oper.
Env. |
Operating Temperature Range
|
0 ~ 40C
|
0 ~ 40C
|
0 ~ 40C
|
0 ~ 40C
|
0 ~ 40C
|
|
Operating Humidity Range
|
Not stated
|
Not stated
|
Not stated
|
Not stated
|
Not stated
|
|
|
Kit Lens
|
Focal length / aperture
|
18-70mm
f3.5-4.5 DT |
18-70mm
f3.5-4.5 DT |
18-70mm
f3.5-4.5 DT |
18-70mm
f3.5-4.5 DT |
18-70mm
f3.5-4.5 DT or 16-105mm f3.5-5.6 DT |
|
Lens Mount
|
Lens Mount / Compatibility
|
Sony Alpha mount; compatible with "most" Konica Minolta A-mount (Maxxum compatible) AF lenses as well.
|
Sony Alpha mount; compatible with "most" Konica Minolta A-mount (Maxxum compatible) AF lenses as well.
|
Sony Alpha mount; compatible with "most" Konica Minolta A-mount (Maxxum compatible) AF lenses as well.
|
Sony Alpha mount; compatible with "most" Konica Minolta A-mount (Maxxum compatible) AF lenses as well.
|
Sony Alpha mount; compatible with "most" Konica Minolta A-mount (Maxxum compatible) AF lenses as well.
|
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