Sony WX80 vs Sony A35

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.