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Sony W510 vs Sony A35

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Sony W510 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony A33
  • Successor is Sony A37
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Sony W510 vs Sony A35 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Sony W510 vs Sony A35, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the W510 (12MP) and A35 (16MP) and the W510 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The W510 was revealed 8 months before the A35 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the W510 scores versus the A35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony A35

 W510 A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony W510

 A35 W510 
IntroducedSeptember 2011January 2011Newer by 8 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony W510 and Sony A35

 W510 A35 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Sony W510 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony W510 offers outer measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony A35 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony W510 vs Sony A35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the W510 and the A35.

Sony W510 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W510 and A35 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Sony W510 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony W510 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the W510 and A35.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The W510 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A35 will produce greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged W510 will be behind in sensor technology.

Sony W510 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony W510 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W510 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W510
Portrait photography with Sony A35
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
74
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W510 Street photography details
Sony A35 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sony W510 Sports photography factors
Sony A35 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
terrible battery pack (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony W510 Travel photography details
Sony A35 Travel photography details
58
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
lighter than others in class (415g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (440 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W510 Landscape photography features
Sony A35 Landscape photography features
32
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
terrible battery pack (440 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A35 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Sony W510 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W510 and Sony A35
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 Sony SLT-A35
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-01-06 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 4cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 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 function
Screen tech Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 2 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.30 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119 grams (0.26 lb) 415 grams (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $99 $598