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Sony W220 vs Sony A35

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sony W220 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony A33
  • New Model is Sony A37
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Sony W220 vs Sony A35 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Sony W220 vs Sony A35, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the W220 (12MP) and A35 (16MP) and the W220 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The W220 was manufactured 3 years prior to the A35 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony W220 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the W220 matches up versus the A35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony A35

 W220 A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony W220

 A35 W220 
LaunchedSeptember 2011January 2009More recent by 32 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony W220 and Sony A35

 W220 A35 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Sony W220 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony W220 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the W220 and the A35.

Sony W220 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W220 and A35 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Sony W220 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony W220 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the W220 and A35.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The W220 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A35 will give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older W220 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony W220 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony W220 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W220 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W220
Portrait photography with Sony A35
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
73
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony W220 Street photography details
Sony A35 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (415g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A35 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery life (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony W220 Travel photography advice
Sony A35 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
lighter than competitors (415 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (440 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W220
Landscape photography with Sony A35
32
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
69
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
terrible battery life (440 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W220 Vlogging factors
Sony A35 Vlogging factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
lighter than competitors (415 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Sony W220 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W220 and Sony A35
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 Sony SLT-A35
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 30-120mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-7.1 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Auto ISO) 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 grams (0.32 pounds) 415 grams (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $160 $598