Sony WX150 vs Sony A35
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Sony WX150 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
Sony WX150 vs Sony A35 Overview
Below is a complete review of the Sony WX150 and Sony A35, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the WX150 (18MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very close but the WX150 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe WX150 was launched 6 months later than the A35 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the WX150 grades vs the A35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony WX150 vs Sony A35 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 and Sony SLT-A35. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony WX150 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony A35
WX150 | A35 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony WX150
A35 | WX150 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 461k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Sony WX150 and Sony A35
WX150 | A35 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | September 2011 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Sony WX150 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony WX150 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
Look at the Sony WX150 and Sony A35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the WX150 and the A35.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WX150 and A35 is 95 and 69 respectively.
Sony WX150 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WX150 and A35.
All in all, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WX150 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony WX150 will render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively.
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Sony WX150 vs Sony A35 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | Sony SLT-A35 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2012-02-28 | 2011-09-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | BIONZ | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 18MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) | 415 gr (0.91 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 | 240 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 | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $300 | $598 |