Sony W530 vs Sony A35

In this article, we are comparing the Sony W530 and Sony A35, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the W530 (14MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very close but the W530 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The W530 was revealed 8 months before the A35 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the W530 grades against the A35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 & Sony SLT-A35. The full galleries are viewable at Sony W530 Gallery & Sony A35 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Sony W530 provides outer measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the W530 vs the A35.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the W530 and A35 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the W530 and A35.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The W530 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A35 will result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older W530 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.