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Sony W380 vs Sony A35

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Sony W380 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony A33
  • Replacement is Sony A37
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Sony W380 vs Sony A35 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Sony W380 and Sony A35, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the W380 (14MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very well matched but the W380 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The W380 was released 20 months prior to the A35 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the W380 grades vs the A35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony A35

 W380 A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony W380

 A35 W380 
RevealedSeptember 2011January 2010Newer by 20 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony W380 and Sony A35

 W380 A35 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Sony W380 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony W380 comes with physical measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Sony W380 and Sony A35 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the W380 compared to the A35.

Sony W380 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W380 and A35 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Sony W380 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony W380 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the W380 and A35.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The W380 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A35 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged W380 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony W380 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony W380 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W380 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W380 Portrait photography factors
Sony A35 Portrait photography factors
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
74
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony W380 Street photography details
Sony A35 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (415 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sony W380 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A35 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery pack (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony W380 Travel photography details
Sony A35 Travel photography details
65
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
59
lighter than average in class (415g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (440 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W380 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A35 as a Landscape photography camera
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
69
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
bad battery pack (440 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W380 Vlogging details
Sony A35 Vlogging details
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic support
lighter than average in class (415 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Sony W380 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W380 and Sony A35
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 Sony SLT-A35
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-01-07 2011-09-20
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz 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 area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.4-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Max 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
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 117g (0.26 lb) 415g (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 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 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
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 1 1
Cost at release $44 $598