Sony A9 vs Sony A35
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Sony A9 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
- Announced April 2017
- Updated by Sony A9 II
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Sony A9 vs Sony A35 Overview
Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony A9 versus Sony A35, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are offered by Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the A9 (24MP) and A35 (16MP) and the A9 (Full frame) and A35 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A9 was unveiled 5 years later than the A35 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the A9 grades against the A35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A9 vs Sony A35 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A9 and Sony SLT-A35. The full galleries are available at Sony A9 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony A35
A9 | A35 | |||
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Revealed | April 2017 | September 2011 | Fresher by 68 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 921k | Crisper display (+519k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony A9
A35 | A9 |
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Common features in the Sony A9 and Sony A35
A9 | A35 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Sony A9 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A9 provides outer dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
Examine the Sony A9 versus Sony A35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A9 against the A35.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A9 and A35 is 65 and 69 respectively.
Sony A9 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A9 and A35.
Clearly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A9 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony A9 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer A9 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Sony A9 vs Sony A35 Specifications
Sony Alpha A9 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A9 | Sony SLT-A35 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2017-04-19 | 2011-09-20 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | BIONZ X | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 693 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 121 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,440 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,686 thousand dots | 1,150 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 20.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 673 gr (1.48 lb) | 415 gr (0.91 lb) |
Dimensions | 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 92 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.9 | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | 3517 | 763 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 photos | 440 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FZ100 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 2 | 1 |
Launch price | $4,498 | $598 |