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Sony W710 vs Sony A35

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sony W710 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Replaced the Sony A33
  • Later Model is Sony A37
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Sony W710 vs Sony A35 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Sony W710 versus Sony A35, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W710 (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very comparable but the W710 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The W710 was manufactured 16 months after the A35 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony W710 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the W710 scores vs the A35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony A35

 W710 A35 
IntroducedJanuary 2013September 2011More modern by 16 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony W710

 A35 W710 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony W710 and Sony A35

 W710 A35 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony W710 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony W710 comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) and 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the W710 vs the A35.

Sony W710 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the W710 and A35 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Sony W710 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony W710 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the W710 and A35.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor sizes. The W710 has the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field tougher. The more recent W710 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony W710 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony W710 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W710 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W710
Portrait photography with Sony A35
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W710 Street photography factors
Sony A35 Street photography factors
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (415 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W710
Sports photography with Sony A35
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
low battery life (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony W710 Travel photography highlights
Sony A35 Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than average in class (114g)
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
58
lighter than others (415g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery life (440 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W710 Landscape photography advice
Sony A35 Landscape photography advice
39
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
low battery life (440 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W710 Vlogging factors
Sony A35 Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than average in class (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic socket
lighter than others (415 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Sony W710 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W710 and Sony A35
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Sony SLT-A35
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-01-08 2011-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 114 grams (0.25 lb) 415 grams (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 images 440 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Storage type 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
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $90 $598