Sony A100 vs Sony A35

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Sony A100 versus Sony A35, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are created by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the A100 (10MP) and A35 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The A100 was unveiled 6 years before the A35 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A100 scores versus the A35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 and Sony SLT-A35. The full galleries are provided at Sony A100 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A100 has outer dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Sony A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A100 against the A35.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A100 and A35 is 64 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A100 and A35.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony A35 to provide you with more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged A100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.