Sony WX350 vs Sony A35
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Sony WX350 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Replaced the Sony WX300
- Updated by Sony WX500
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Sony WX350 vs Sony A35 Overview
Here is a in-depth analysis of the Sony WX350 vs Sony A35, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the WX350 (18MP) and the A35 (16MP) is fairly close but the WX350 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe WX350 was announced 2 years later than the A35 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the WX350 scores vs the A35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony WX350 vs Sony A35 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 and Sony SLT-A35. The whole galleries are provided at Sony WX350 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony A35
WX350 | A35 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | September 2011 | Fresher by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony WX350
A35 | WX350 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Sony WX350 and Sony A35
WX350 | A35 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Sony WX350 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony WX350 has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony WX350 vs Sony A35 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WX350 vs the A35.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WX350 and A35 is 94 and 69 respectively.
Sony WX350 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WX350 and A35.
All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WX350 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony WX350 will render greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer WX350 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
Sony WX350 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony WX350 vs Sony A35 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | Sony SLT-A35 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2014-02-13 | 2011-09-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 | 18 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.30 m | 12.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 164 grams (0.36 lbs) | 415 grams (0.91 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 | 470 photographs | 440 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $270 | $598 |