Sony A300 or A350?

aureus · 6th June 2008

I am sure there are a lot of you who have this to ask.

Pros of A300
Cheaper by $200
3fps
? less noise because of lesser pixels

Pros of A350
higher pixel count

Any one with comments? I am going to take the plunge very soon to join you guys. No offence to anyone owning either cam. Just want your opinions. No flame wars here...

How to choose?

DuckRice · 6th June 2008

well have to see wat ur heart wants....do not because of the $200 thing later regret, "aiya, why tat time never choose tat one" kind of thing....just follow ur heart...

well i also like u 2 weeks ago, then i choose the A350, cos dun want later regret because of the $200.....

unimatrix · 6th June 2008

think of it as $200 saved to go to piggy bank to pay for your lenses.

synapseman · 7th June 2008

Always remember: within a series, the bigger the model number, the better it is.

That's the logic I live by anyway.

Maybe this thread will help?

alvino · 7th June 2008

i'm also a bit torn with a300 or a350. not much comparisions were available one the net for ppl like us considering a alpha sys

Rashkae · 7th June 2008

DPreview just reviewed the A350, and compared it to the A200, which uses a sensor similar to the A300. The conclusion was that thre is a *little* bit of a noticeable resolution benefit for the A350.

But if that's worth $200 to you is another matter.

aureus · 7th June 2008

Originally Posted by Rashkae

DPreview just reviewed the A350, and compared it to the A200, which uses a sensor similar to the A300. The conclusion was that thre is a *little* bit of a noticeable resolution benefit for the A350.

But if that's worth $200 to you is another matter.

Nice review. Think I may settle for the A300.

The A350 has resolutions 14MP, 7MP etc...
What resolutions can the A200/300 shoot at? 10.2MP... What is the next lower resolution setting?

samonthe · 7th June 2008

I've finally bought the A300 two weeks ago, so far happy using the camera. As this is my first DSLR camera i'm still getting use to it and exploring all the Fn.

I believe by the time i am really efficient in using this camera, it will be time i'll be upgrading to a higher end one (eg A900

).

This are my pre purchase analysis for the camera. I am not into printing so higher mp is not a concern for me. Hope my point help you somehow on buying your DSLR.

One last thing don't forget to ask me out for photo shoot when you got your camera huh....

aureus · 7th June 2008

Originally Posted by samonthe

I've finally bought the A300 two weeks ago, so far happy using the camera. As this is my first DSLR camera i'm still getting use to it and exploring all the Fn.

I believe by the time i am really efficient in using this camera, it will be time i'll be upgrading to a higher end one (eg A900 ).

This are my pre purchase analysis for the camera. I am not into printing so higher mp is not a concern for me. Hope my point help you somehow on buying your DSLR.

One last thing don't forget to ask me out for photo shoot when you got your camera huh....

Alright! Can u PM me the deal u get for the A300? If it is better than what the upcoming PC show has to offer I may just jump at it.

samonthe · 8th June 2008

Originally Posted by aureus

Alright! Can u PM me the deal u get for the A300? If it is better than what the upcoming PC show has to offer I may just jump at it.

I don't know if mine is a good deal ? Got a few tens discount off the usual price only, cos i do not want to waste time sourcing and waiting, and moreover MS is near my house. The sale staff is also friendly so just get it from them and start my photography sooner.

Now my next headach is whether to get the 70-300G or SAL18-250

Anyone got any good advice?

mysilentkaopei · 8th June 2008

G!!!! G!!!!
that's if u got the money...

liveescape · 9th June 2008

Originally Posted by samonthe

I don't know if mine is a good deal ? Got a few tens discount off the usual price only, cos i do not want to waste time sourcing and waiting, and moreover MS is near my house. The sale staff is also friendly so just get it from them and start my photography sooner.

Now my next headach is whether to get the 70-300G or SAL18-250 Anyone got any good advice?

G and non-G how to compare?!

I will compare SAL18-250 with SAL16-105.
G is defintiely better but $$$$$$

DewaKarma · 9th June 2008

Originally Posted by liveescape

G and non-G how to compare?!

I will compare SAL18-250 with SAL16-105.
G is defintiely better but $$$$$$

the 18-250 will be much a better choice ...

alvino · 9th June 2008

may i ask wat's the main difference btw G and non G lenses?

also are all G or Zesis lens weather proof like Canon's L series?

Shin Howard · 9th June 2008

Originally Posted by alvino

also are all G or Zesis lens weather proof like Canon's L series?

Canon's L Lens are not waterproof, but more like weather sealed. And is for those newer L Lens only.

Rashkae · 9th June 2008

Originally Posted by alvino

may i ask wat's the main difference btw G and non G lenses?

also are all G or Zesis lens weather proof like Canon's L series?

The newer L glass is weather-sealed. G and Zeiss lenses aren't weather sealed, but the do well even when they get fully drenched. Found that out the hard way.

weishengg · 10th June 2008

lol, i got my A100 and my CZ16-80mm quite badly soaked while shooting once. but nothing seemed to have suffered!

its just that every one of my photo has got a few raindrops on them :b
damn i wish someone invented some anti-water that'll shake the droplets off the lens surface

Originally Posted by Rashkae

The newer L glass is weather-sealed. G and Zeiss lenses aren't weather sealed, but the do well even when they get fully drenched. Found that out the hard way.

rOnGrEn · 10th June 2008

Originally Posted by weishengg

lol, i got my A100 and my CZ16-80mm quite badly soaked while shooting once. but nothing seemed to have suffered!

its just that every one of my photo has got a few raindrops on them :b
damn i wish someone invented some anti-water that'll shake the droplets off the lens surface

wah bro.. "badly soaked"..u say out liao next time u want to offload the body and lens people will be scared one leh..

haha.. anti-water got liao mah... those chemicals you use for car windscreen repels droplets quite well i thought.. but please do not use them on your lens!

mysilentkaopei · 10th June 2008

i wonder if u put in oven low heat will evaporate off water from inside anot.............

MontoyaSG · 10th June 2008

Originally Posted by mysilentkaopei

i wonder if u put in oven low heat will evaporate off water from inside anot.............

may you have the honor to try it out

6th June 2008	#1
aureus New Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 17	Sony A300 or A350? I am sure there are a lot of you who have this to ask. Pros of A300 Cheaper by $200 3fps ? less noise because of lesser pixels Pros of A350 higher pixel count Any one with comments? I am going to take the plunge very soon to join you guys. No offence to anyone owning either cam. Just want your opinions. No flame wars here... How to choose?

6th June 2008	#2
DuckRice Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 138	Re: Sony A300 or A350? well have to see wat ur heart wants....do not because of the $200 thing later regret, "aiya, why tat time never choose tat one" kind of thing....just follow ur heart... well i also like u 2 weeks ago, then i choose the A350, cos dun want later regret because of the $200.....

6th June 2008	#3
unimatrix Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 210	Re: Sony A300 or A350? think of it as $200 saved to go to piggy bank to pay for your lenses.

7th June 2008	#4
synapseman Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: State of Confusion Posts: 2,088	Re: Sony A300 or A350? Always remember: within a series, the bigger the model number, the better it is. That's the logic I live by anyway. Maybe this thread will help? __________________ The synapseman uses Sony Alpha system & Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2.

7th June 2008	#5
alvino Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 59	Re: Sony A300 or A350? i'm also a bit torn with a300 or a350. not much comparisions were available one the net for ppl like us considering a alpha sys

7th June 2008	#6
Rashkae Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 8,256	Re: Sony A300 or A350? DPreview just reviewed the A350, and compared it to the A200, which uses a sensor similar to the A300. The conclusion was that thre is a little bit of a noticeable resolution benefit for the A350. But if that's worth $200 to you is another matter. __________________ Alpha

7th June 2008	#8
samonthe Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 92	Re: Sony A300 or A350? I've finally bought the A300 two weeks ago, so far happy using the camera. As this is my first DSLR camera i'm still getting use to it and exploring all the Fn. I believe by the time i am really efficient in using this camera, it will be time i'll be upgrading to a higher end one (eg A900 ). This are my pre purchase analysis for the camera. I am not into printing so higher mp is not a concern for me. Hope my point help you somehow on buying your DSLR. One last thing don't forget to ask me out for photo shoot when you got your camera huh....

8th June 2008	#11
mysilentkaopei Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 329	Re: Sony A300 or A350? G!!!! G!!!! that's if u got the money...

9th June 2008	#14
alvino Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 59	Re: Sony A300 or A350? may i ask wat's the main difference btw G and non G lenses? also are all G or Zesis lens weather proof like Canon's L series?

10th June 2008	#19
mysilentkaopei Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 329	Re: Sony A300 or A350? i wonder if u put in oven low heat will evaporate off water from inside anot.............