Sony W570 vs Sony A35
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Sony W570 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
Sony W570 vs Sony A35 Overview
In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Sony W570 vs Sony A35, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the W570 (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the W570 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) use different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe W570 was revealed 8 months earlier than the A35 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the W570 matches up versus the A35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony W570 vs Sony A35 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 and Sony SLT-A35. The full galleries are viewable at Sony W570 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony A35
W570 | A35 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony W570
A35 | W570 | |||
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Revealed | September 2011 | January 2011 | More modern by 8 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Sony W570 and Sony A35
W570 | A35 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Sony W570 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony W570 comes with external dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony A35 has dimensions 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 W570 vs Sony A35 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the W570 versus the A35.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W570 and A35 is 96 and 69 respectively.
Sony W570 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the W570 and A35.
As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The W570 contains the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The more aged W570 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Sony W570 vs Sony A35 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | Sony SLT-A35 |
Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2011-01-06 | 2011-09-20 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-6.3 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | Clear Photo LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 2 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.70 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 116 grams (0.26 pounds) | 415 grams (0.91 pounds) |
Dimensions | 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 photos |
Type 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 |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $159 | $598 |