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Leica X Vario vs Sony A35

Portability
62
Imaging
58
Features
51
Overall
55
Leica X Vario front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Leica X Vario vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Leica X Vario
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-70mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 73 x 95mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Succeeded the Leica X2
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Old Model is Sony A33
  • New Model is Sony A37
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Leica X Vario vs Sony A35 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Leica X Vario vs Sony A35, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Leica and Sony. The resolution of the X Vario (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The X Vario was launched 21 months after the A35 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Leica X Vario being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the X Vario scores against the A35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica X Vario over the Sony A35

 X Vario A35 
IntroducedJune 2013September 2011More modern by 21 months

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Leica X Vario

 A35 X Vario 
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Leica X Vario and Sony A35

 X Vario A35 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Leica X Vario vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica X Vario enjoys outside dimensions of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Sony A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

See the Leica X Vario vs Sony A35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the X Vario versus the A35.

Leica X Vario vs Sony A35 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X Vario and A35 is 62 and 69 respectively.

Leica X Vario vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Leica X Vario vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X Vario and A35.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of images though you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern X Vario provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica X Vario vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Leica X Vario vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X Vario vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X Vario Portrait photography advice
Sony A35 Portrait photography advice
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
74
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica X Vario Street photography features
Sony A35 Street photography features
53
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (680 grams)
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (415g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Leica X Vario Sports photography information
Sony A35 Sports photography information
54
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (450 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
terrible battery (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Leica X Vario Travel photography features
Sony A35 Travel photography features
56
great battery power (450 shots)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (680g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
59
lighter than competition in class (415g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery (440 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X Vario as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A35 as a Landscape photography camera
61
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (450 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
69
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
terrible battery (440 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X Vario Vlogging highlights
Sony A35 Vlogging highlights
25
decently wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no external mic support
heavier than others (680 grams)
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Leica X Vario vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X Vario and Sony A35
 Leica X VarioSony SLT-A35
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model type Leica X Vario Sony SLT-A35
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-06-11 2011-09-20
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4928 x 3272 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 12500 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-70mm (2.5x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-6.4 -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680g (1.50 lb) 415g (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 73 x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 78 74
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 12.7
DXO Low light rating 1320 763
Other
Battery life 450 photographs 440 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC8 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $2,950 $598