Sony a7R V vs Sony a350

This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a7R V and Sony a350. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Sony.

Type of camera

Sony a7R V is a Mirrorless camera while Sony a350 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Sony a7R V has a "Sony Full Frame"-sensor while Sony a350 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)

Resolution

Sony a7R V has a 60 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a350 has 14 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Sony a7R V has a 329 % larger resolution than Sony a350. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Sony a7R V has a larger ISO-range than Sony a350. Sony a7R V has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Sony a350 has 100 to 3200.

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a7R V
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a350

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a7R V can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds and Sony a350 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Sony a7R V. Unfortunately Sony a350 does not support recording movies and movie clips.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Sony a7R V weighs 723 gr (equal to 1.59 lb) which is 7% heavier than Sony a350 and its 674 gr (or 1.49 lb).

Sony a7R V vs Sony a350 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a7R V and Sony a350, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product	Sony a7R V	Sony a350
Name	Sony a7R V	Sony a350
Manufacturer	Sony	Sony
Release Date and Price	Sony a7R V	Sony a350
Release Year	2022	2008
Release Date	2022-10-26	2008-01-30
MSRP	3899 USD	899 USD
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Camera Type	Sony a7R V	Sony a350
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Sony a7R V	Sony a350
Sensor Size	Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS	CCD
Resolution	9504 x 6336 pixels	4592 x 3056 pixels
Megapixels	60 MP	14 MP
Image Processor	BIONZ XR	Bionz
Image	Sony a7R V	Sony a350
ISO Range	100 - 32000	100 - 3200
White Balance Presets	9	6
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	Yes (Sensor-Shift)	Yes (Sensor-Shift)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	8 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Sony a7R V	Sony a350
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView	Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Single Continuous LiveView
Focus Points	693	9
Lens Mount	Sony E See Compatible Lenses	Sony A See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm	APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Sony a7R V	Sony a350
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Tilting
Screen size	3.2”	2.7”
Screen dots	2100000	230000
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	N/A
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	95%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.9x	0.74× (0.49× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	9440000	N/A
Photography features	Sony a7R V	Sony a350
Frames per second	10 fps	3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/8000 seconds	1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash	No	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	N/A	12 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	No
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot Average	Multi Center Weighted Spot
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)	+/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features	Sony a7R V	Sony a350
Video recording	Yes	No
Video format	MPEG4 H.264 H.265 XAVC-S XAVC-HS	N/A
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 7680 x 4320	N/A
Built-in Microphone	Yes	No
Built-in Speakers	Yes	No
Storage	Sony a7R V	Sony a350
Memory Card	Compact Flash Express SD/SDHC	Compact Flash Memory Stick Pro Duo
Connectivity	Sony a7R V	Sony a350
HDMI Output	Yes	No
Microphone Port	Yes	No
Headphone Port	Yes	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11ac 2x2 MIMO + Bluetooth 5.0)	No
Remote Control	Yes (via smartphone)	Yes (Wired or wirelss (optional))
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Sony a7R V	Sony a350
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery & charger	NP-FM500H
Battery Life (CIPA)	530 shots	730 shots
Width	131 mm	131 mm
Height	97 mm	99 mm
Depth	82 mm	75 mm
Weight	723 gram	674 gram