Sony W330 vs Sony A35

Following is a extended analysis of the Sony W330 vs Sony A35, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the W330 (14MP) and the A35 (16MP) is pretty close but the W330 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The W330 was revealed 20 months earlier than the A35 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the W330 matches up against the A35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 & Sony SLT-A35. The full galleries are available at Sony W330 Gallery & Sony A35 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony W330 provides physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony A35 has sizing 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the W330 and the A35.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W330 and A35 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W330 and A35.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The W330 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A35 will result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged W330 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.