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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony A35

Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
58
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Successor is Sony NEX-5N
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Older Model is Sony A33
  • Updated by Sony A37
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony A35 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Sony NEX-5 versus Sony A35, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are created by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5 (14MP) and the A35 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NEX-5 was manufactured 15 months earlier than the A35 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NEX-5 grades versus the A35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Sony A35

 NEX-5 A35 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony NEX-5

 A35 NEX-5 
IntroducedSeptember 2011June 2010Fresher by 15 months
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-5 and Sony A35

 NEX-5 A35 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5 provides physical measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst 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, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the NEX-5 versus the A35.

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5 and A35 is 89 and 69 respectively.

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5 and A35.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony A35 to render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older NEX-5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Portrait photography details
Sony A35 Portrait photography details
72
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
73
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Street photography information
Sony A35 Street photography information
76
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A35 as a Sports photography camera
52
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Travel photography information
Sony A35 Travel photography information
59
good MP (14MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
58
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
bad battery (440 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Landscape photography features
Sony A35 Landscape photography features
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
bad battery (440 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Vlogging info
Sony A35 Vlogging info
28
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic support
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone support
lighter than others in class (415g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5 and Sony A35
 Sony Alpha NEX-5Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-5 Sony SLT-A35
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-06-07 2011-09-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 121 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 287g (0.63 pounds) 415g (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 69 74
DXO Color Depth score 22.2 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 12.7
DXO Low light score 796 763
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 440 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $599 $598