Sony WX350 vs Sony A35

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.