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Sony W730 vs Sony A35

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sony W730 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Announced September 2011
  • Older Model is Sony A33
  • New Model is Sony A37
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Sony W730 vs Sony A35 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Sony W730 versus Sony A35, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both designed by Sony. The resolution of the W730 (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is fairly close but the W730 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The W730 was manufactured 16 months later than the A35 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony W730 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the W730 matches up vs the A35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony A35

 W730 A35 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013September 2011Fresher by 16 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony W730

 A35 W730 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony W730 and Sony A35

 W730 A35 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony W730 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony W730 provides exterior measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony A35 has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the W730 against the A35.

Sony W730 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W730 and A35 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Sony W730 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony W730 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the W730 and A35.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor sizing. The W730 uses the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF more difficult. The fresher W730 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony W730 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony W730 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W730 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W730 Portrait photography info
Sony A35 Portrait photography info
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W730 Street photography information
Sony A35 Street photography information
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition (122g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (415g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sony W730 Sports photography information
Sony A35 Sports photography information
41
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
not so great battery power (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony W730 Travel photography highlights
Sony A35 Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than competition (122 grams)
has touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
lighter than competition in class (415g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (440 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W730
Landscape photography with Sony A35
39
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
69
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
not so great battery power (440 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W730
Vlogging with Sony A35
34
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition (122g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (415g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Sony W730 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W730 and Sony A35
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 Sony SLT-A35
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 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 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 aliasing 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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-224mm (9.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.3 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 12.00 m
Flash settings 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
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122 grams (0.27 pounds) 415 grams (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") 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 240 shots 440 shots
Type of battery 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
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
Card slots One One
Retail cost $138 $598