Sony A9 vs Sony A35

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.