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Sony W530 vs Sony A35

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sony W530 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Released 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
  • Launched September 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony A33
  • New Model is Sony A37
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Sony W530 vs Sony A35 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony A35

 W530 A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony W530

 A35 W530 
LaunchedSeptember 2011January 2011More recent by 8 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony W530 and Sony A35

 W530 A35 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Sony W530 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

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.

Sony W530 vs Sony A35 size comparison

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

Sony W530 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony W530 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony W530 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony W530 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W530 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W530
Portrait photography with Sony A35
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
73
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W530
Street photography with Sony A35
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (415g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sony W530 Sports photography info
Sony A35 Sports photography info
26
MP count decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony W530 Travel photography details
Sony A35 Travel photography details
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
58
lighter than competition (415g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery (440 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W530
Landscape photography with Sony A35
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
69
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
bad battery (440 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W530 Vlogging information
Sony A35 Vlogging information
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
lighter than competition (415g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Sony W530 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W530 and Sony A35
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 Sony SLT-A35
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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) -
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lbs) 415 gr (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 images
Form 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
Storage type 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 One One
Launch price $269 $598