Sony a9 vs Sony a350

This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a9 and Sony a350. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Sony.

Sony a9 were released 2017 and Sony a350 was released 2008. That is a 9 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Sony a9 2017
Sony a350 2008

Type of camera

Sony a9 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 a9 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.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Sony a9 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier
Sony a350 75 mm
Sony APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** 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 a9 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a350 has 14 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Sony a9 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Sony a350 14 MP
14033152 pixels
4592 x 3056

Sony a9 has a 71 % 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 a9 has a larger ISO-range than Sony a350. Sony a9 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Sony a350 has 100 to 3200.

Camera ISO Range
Sony a9 100-51200
Sony a350 100-3200

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 a9
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 a9 can shoot up to 20 pictures per seconds and Sony a350 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Sony a9 20
Sony a350 3

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 a9. 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 a350 weighs 674 gr (equal to 1.49 lb) which is 0% heavier than Sony a9 and its 673 gr (or 1.48 lb).

Camera Weight
Sony a9 673 gr
1.48 lb
Sony a350 674 gr
1.49 lb

Sony a9 vs Sony a350 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a9 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 a9
Sony a350
Name Sony a9 Sony a350
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Release Date and Price
Sony a9
Sony a350
Release Year 2017 2008
Release Date 2017-04-19 2008-01-30
MSRP 4499 USD 899 USD
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Camera Type
Sony a9
Sony a350
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Sony a9
Sony a350
Sensor Size Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type Stacked CMOS CCD
Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels 4592 x 3056 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 14 MP
Image Processor Bionz X Bionz
Image
Sony a9
Sony a350
ISO Range 100 - 51200 100 - 3200
White Balance Presets 10 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
(Sensor-Shift (5-axis))
Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Sony a9
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 a9
Sony a350
Articulated LCD Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3” 2.7”
Screen dots 1440000 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 0.78x 0.74× (0.49× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 3686400 N/A
Photography features
Sony a9
Sony a350
Frames per second 20 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 No 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 a9
Sony a350
Video recording Yes No
Video format MPEG4
H.264
AVCHD
N/A
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
N/A
Built-in Microphone Yes No
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Sony a9
Sony a350
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
Memory Stick Pro Duo
Connectivity
Sony a9
Sony a350
HDMI Output Yes No
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port Yes No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11/b/g/n with NFC)
No
Remote Control Yes (Wired or wireless) Yes (Wired or wirelss (optional))
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Sony a9
Sony a350
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-FZ100
NP-FM500H
Battery Life (CIPA) 650 shots 730 shots
Width 127 mm 131 mm
Height 96 mm 99 mm
Depth 63 mm 75 mm
Weight 673 gram 674 gram