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Sony W650 vs Sony A35

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Sony W650 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released 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
  • Released September 2011
  • Replaced the Sony A33
  • Refreshed by Sony A37
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Sony W650 vs Sony A35 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Sony W650 vs Sony A35, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W650 (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very similar but the W650 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The W650 was unveiled 4 months after the A35 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony W650 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the W650 matches up versus the A35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony A35

 W650 A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony W650

 A35 W650 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony W650 and Sony A35

 W650 A35 
ReleasedJanuary 2012September 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Sony W650 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Sony W650 provides outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the W650 and the A35.

Sony W650 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the W650 and A35 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Sony W650 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony W650 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the W650 and A35.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor sizes. The W650 comes with the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field trickier.

Sony W650 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony W650 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W650 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W650
Portrait photography with Sony A35
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W650
Street photography with Sony A35
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (124g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (415g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W650
Sports photography with Sony A35
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
terrible battery power (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W650
Travel photography with Sony A35
69
lighter than others in class (124g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
59
lighter than average (415g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (440 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W650 Landscape photography advice
Sony A35 Landscape photography advice
43
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
69
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
terrible battery power (440 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W650 Vlogging advice
Sony A35 Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (124g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
lighter than average (415 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Sony W650 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W650 and Sony A35
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 Sony SLT-A35
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2012-01-10 2011-09-20
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.3 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Clear Photo TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 415 grams (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 220 pictures 440 pictures
Battery form 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
Storage media 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
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $140 $598