Sony A99 II vs Sony A35

Following is a detailed overview of the Sony A99 II vs Sony A35, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both sold by Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and A35 (16MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and A35 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The A99 II was brought out 5 years after the A35 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A99 II grades versus the A35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A99 II & Sony SLT-A35. The entire galleries are available at Sony A99 II Gallery & Sony A35 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A99 II features physical measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Sony A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the A99 II versus the A35.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A99 II and A35 is 57 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A99 II and A35.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A99 II featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony A99 II will provide you with extra detail having its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher A99 II provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.