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Sony W610 vs Sony A35

Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sony W610 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony A33
  • Successor is Sony A37
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Sony W610 vs Sony A35 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Sony W610 vs Sony A35, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W610 (14MP) and the A35 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the W610 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The W610 was unveiled 4 months later than the A35 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony W610 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the W610 grades against the A35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony A35

 W610 A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony W610

 A35 W610 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony W610 and Sony A35

 W610 A35 
IntroducedJanuary 2012September 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Sony W610 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony W610 enjoys exterior dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the W610 against the A35.

Sony W610 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W610 and A35 is 97 and 69 respectively.

Sony W610 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony W610 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the W610 and A35.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The W610 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A35 will provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively.

Sony W610 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony W610 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W610 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W610 Portrait photography information
Sony A35 Portrait photography information
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
73
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
Sony A35 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (415g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W610
Sports photography with Sony A35
26
MP count decent (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W610
Travel photography with Sony A35
69
lighter than others in class (113g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
lighter than average in class (415 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
bad battery (440 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W610 Landscape photography features
Sony A35 Landscape photography features
33
really wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
bad battery (440 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W610 Vlogging advice
Sony A35 Vlogging advice
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone socket
lighter than average in class (415g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Sony W610 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W610 and Sony A35
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 Sony SLT-A35
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-01-10 2011-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 4cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Clear Photo TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lb) 415 gr (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life 250 shots 440 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $598