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Sony W570 vs Sony A35

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sony W570 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Old Model is Sony A33
  • Refreshed by Sony A37
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony A35

 W570 A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony W570

 A35 W570 
RevealedSeptember 2011January 2011More modern by 8 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony W570 and Sony A35

 W570 A35 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sony W570 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W570 and A35 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Sony W570 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony W570 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony W570 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W570 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W570 Portrait photography details
Sony A35 Portrait photography details
30
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
73
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W570 Street photography information
Sony A35 Street photography information
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (415g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sony W570 Sports photography details
Sony A35 Sports photography details
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery power (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony W570 Travel photography information
Sony A35 Travel photography information
66
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
58
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (440 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W570 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A35 Landscape photography highlights
38
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
terrible battery power (440 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W570 Vlogging advice
Sony A35 Vlogging advice
29
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic port
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Sony W570 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W570 and Sony A35
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570Sony SLT-A35
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