Sony WX300 vs Sony A35

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony WX300 and Sony A35, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the WX300 (18MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very close but the WX300 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The WX300 was introduced 18 months after the A35 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the WX300 matches up versus the A35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 and Sony SLT-A35. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony WX300 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony WX300 has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

See the Sony WX300 and Sony A35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the WX300 against the A35.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WX300 and A35 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WX300 and A35.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WX300 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony WX300 will render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent WX300 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.