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Sony W620 vs Sony A35

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sony W620 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Announced September 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony A33
  • Later Model is Sony A37
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Sony W620 vs Sony A35 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Sony W620 vs Sony A35, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W620 (14MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very well matched but the W620 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The W620 was revealed 4 months after the A35 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony W620 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the W620 matches up against the A35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony A35

 W620 A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony W620

 A35 W620 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony W620 and Sony A35

 W620 A35 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012September 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Sony W620 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony W620 features outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 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).

Check out the Sony W620 vs Sony A35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the W620 and the A35.

Sony W620 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W620 and A35 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Sony W620 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony W620 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the W620 and A35.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The W620 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A35 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Sony W620 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony W620 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W620 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W620 Portrait photography factors
Sony A35 Portrait photography factors
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
73
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony W620 Street photography advice
Sony A35 Street photography advice
56
lighter than others in class (116g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (415 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sony W620 Sports photography advice
Sony A35 Sports photography advice
32
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery life (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony W620 Travel photography details
Sony A35 Travel photography details
68
lighter than others in class (116g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
lighter than others (415g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (440 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W620 Landscape photography details
Sony A35 Landscape photography details
33
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
bad battery life (440 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W620 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A35 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
offers face detect focus
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
lighter than others (415g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Sony W620 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W620 and Sony A35
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 Sony SLT-A35
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2012-01-10 2011-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Clear Photo TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116g (0.26 lb) 415g (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 photos 440 photos
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 feature
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
Launch price $102 $598