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Sony WX30 vs Sony A35

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
41 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69 Imaging
57 Features
70 Overall
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Sony WX30 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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
  • Older Model is Sony A33
  • Replacement is Sony A37
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Sony WX30 vs Sony A35 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Sony WX30 versus Sony A35, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both produced by Sony. The image resolution of the WX30 (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very close but the WX30 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The WX30 was announced within a month of the A35 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WX30 matches up against the A35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony A35

		

		

			
 WX30 A35 
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony WX30

		

		

			
 A35 WX30 
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony WX30 and Sony A35

		

		

			
 WX30 A35 
IntroducedJuly 2011September 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony WX30 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony WX30 enjoys external measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
Examine the Sony WX30 versus Sony A35 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WX30 compared to the A35.
Sony WX30 vs Sony A35 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the WX30 and A35 is 96 and 69 respectively.
Sony WX30 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony WX30 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WX30 and A35.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The WX30 has the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher.
	
			Sony WX30 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony WX30 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony WX30 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony A35 as a Portrait photography camera
30
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
74
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 has face detection focusing
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Sony WX30 Street photography info
Sony A35 Street photography info
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (117g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
71
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison
Sony WX30 Sports photography highlights
Sony A35 Sports photography highlights
39
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
61
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with phase detect AF
 very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
 terrible battery pack (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Sony WX30 Travel photography information
Sony A35 Travel photography information
69
 lighter than average (117 grams)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
59
 lighter than competition in class (415g)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 terrible battery pack (440 per charge)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Sony WX30 Landscape photography details
Sony A35 Landscape photography details
43
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 no manual control
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 missing Time Lapse recording
69
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 terrible battery pack (440 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Sony WX30 Vlogging information
Sony A35 Vlogging information
35
 decently wide (25mm)
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average (117 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing external mic jack
36
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does have external microphone socket
 lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Sony WX30 vs Sony A35 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX30 and Sony A35
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 Sony SLT-A35
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2011-07-25 2011-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.3 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech XtraFine 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 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.70 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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 117g (0.26 lb) 415g (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") 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 250 images 440 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 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 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 One One
Price at release $259 $598