Sony WX70 vs Sony A35
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Sony WX70 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
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Sony WX70 vs Sony A35 Overview
In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Sony WX70 and Sony A35, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the WX70 (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the WX70 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe WX70 was announced 5 months after the A35 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WX70 matches up versus the A35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony WX70 vs Sony A35 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 and Sony SLT-A35. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony WX70 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony A35
WX70 | A35 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony WX70
A35 | WX70 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Sony WX70 and Sony A35
WX70 | A35 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | September 2011 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Sony WX70 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Sony WX70 offers physical dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
Check out the Sony WX70 and Sony A35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the WX70 and the A35.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WX70 and A35 is 97 and 69 respectively.
Sony WX70 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WX70 and A35.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The WX70 features the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF trickier.
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Sony WX70 vs Sony A35 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | Sony SLT-A35 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2012-01-30 | 2011-09-20 |
Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-6.3 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | XtraFine TFT LCD display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 114 grams (0.25 lbs) | 415 grams (0.91 lbs) |
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 | 240 pictures | 440 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | 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 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $242 | $598 |