Sony W320 vs Sony A35
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Sony W320 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
Sony W320 vs Sony A35 Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Sony W320 and Sony A35, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the W320 (14MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very well matched but the W320 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe W320 was unveiled 20 months prior to the A35 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the W320 matches up vs the A35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony W320 vs Sony A35 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 and Sony SLT-A35. The full galleries are provided at Sony W320 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony A35
W320 | A35 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony W320
A35 | W320 | |||
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Launched | September 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 20 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Sony W320 and Sony A35
W320 | A35 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Sony W320 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony W320 offers outside measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony W320 and Sony A35 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the W320 against the A35.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the W320 and A35 is 97 and 69 respectively.
Sony W320 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the W320 and A35.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The W320 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A35 will give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged W320 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Sony W320 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony W320 vs Sony A35 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | Sony SLT-A35 |
Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2011-09-20 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.7 | - |
Macro focus range | 4cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.80 m | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 117 grams (0.26 lb) | 415 grams (0.91 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 763 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 440 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BN1 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $269 | $598 |