Sony WX80 vs Sony A35
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Sony WX80 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
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Sony WX80 vs Sony A35 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Sony WX80 versus Sony A35, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the WX80 (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the WX80 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe WX80 was brought out 16 months later than the A35 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WX80 grades against the A35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony WX80 vs Sony A35 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 & Sony SLT-A35. The entire galleries are available at Sony WX80 Gallery & Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony A35
WX80 | A35 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | September 2011 | More recent by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony WX80
A35 | WX80 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Sony WX80 and Sony A35
WX80 | A35 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Sony WX80 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony WX80 comes with physical dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and 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).
Take a look at the Sony WX80 versus Sony A35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the WX80 compared to the A35.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WX80 and A35 is 96 and 69 respectively.
Sony WX80 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WX80 and A35.
As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The WX80 features the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF tougher. The younger WX80 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Sony WX80 vs Sony A35 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | Sony SLT-A35 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2013-01-08 | 2011-09-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-8.0 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 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 (60, 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 format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 124 grams (0.27 lb) | 415 grams (0.91 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 240 photographs | 440 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 shooting | ||
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 |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $276 | $598 |