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Sony A900 vs Sony A35

Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sony A900 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Announced October 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A99
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Old Model is Sony A33
  • Replacement is Sony A37
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Sony A900 vs Sony A35 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Sony A900 and Sony A35, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the A900 (25MP) and A35 (16MP) and the A900 (Full frame) and A35 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The A900 was introduced 3 years prior to the A35 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the A900 matches up vs the A35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Sony A35

 A900 A35 
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony A900

 A35 A900 
RevealedSeptember 2011October 2008More modern by 35 months

Common features in the Sony A900 and Sony A35

 A900 A35 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Sony A900 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A900 has exterior dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Sony A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A900 compared to the A35.

Sony A900 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and A35 is 54 and 69 respectively.

Sony A900 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony A900 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and A35.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A900 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony A900 will give you extra detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged A900 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A900 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony A900 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A900 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A900 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A35 Portrait photography highlights
71
focusing manually
megapixel count high (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A900
Street photography with Sony A35
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (415 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sony A900 Sports photography details
Sony A35 Sports photography details
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count high (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max fps low (5.0 fps)
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
not so great battery life (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A900
Travel photography with Sony A35
54
weather sealing
megapixel count high (25MP)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
58
lighter than competition (415g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (440 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A900 Landscape photography details
Sony A35 Landscape photography details
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count high (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
does not have liveview
no Time Lapse mode
69
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
not so great battery life (440 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A900 Vlogging factors
Sony A35 Vlogging factors
9
can't shoot video
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone jack
lighter than competition (415g)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Sony A900 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A900 and Sony A35
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Sony SLT-A35
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2008-10-22 2011-09-20
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6048 x 4032 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 143 143
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Xtra Fine color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 895 gr (1.97 lbs) 415 gr (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 74
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 12.7
DXO Low light rating 1431 763
Other
Battery life 880 photographs 440 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two One
Price at release $2,736 $598