Sony A550 vs Sony A35

Below, we will be evaluating the Sony A550 versus Sony A35, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A550 (14MP) and the A35 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The A550 was manufactured 21 months before the A35 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the A550 matches up vs the A35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 and Sony SLT-A35. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A550 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A550 enjoys external measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) and the Sony A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A550 versus Sony A35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A550 against the A35.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A550 and A35 is 63 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A550 and A35.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony A35 to render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A550 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.