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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A35

Portability
84
Imaging
63
Features
71
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Sony NEX-7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Announced December 2011
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
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Older Model is Sony A33
  • New Model is Sony A37
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A35 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Sony NEX-7 versus Sony A35, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-7 (24MP) and A35 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NEX-7 was released 3 months later than the A35 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the NEX-7 grades vs the A35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Sony A35

 NEX-7 A35 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony NEX-7

 A35 NEX-7 

Common features in the Sony NEX-7 and Sony A35

 NEX-7 A35 
IntroducedDecember 2011September 2011Same generation
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution921k921kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-7 comes with physical dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the NEX-7 against the A35.

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-7 and A35 is 84 and 69 respectively.

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-7 and A35.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony NEX-7 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony NEX-7
Portrait photography with Sony A35
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
73
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-7
Street photography with Sony A35
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (415 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A35 as a Sports photography camera
61
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery life (430 CIPA)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery power (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-7
Travel photography with Sony A35
70
great battery life (430 shots)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
58
lighter than competition (415g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (440 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-7
Landscape photography with Sony A35
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (430 per charge)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
terrible battery power (440 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-7 Vlogging features
Sony A35 Vlogging features
35
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
lighter than competition (415g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-7 and Sony A35
 Sony Alpha NEX-7Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-7 Sony SLT-A35
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2011-12-13 2011-09-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 16000 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 121 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest 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, 24 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 400g (0.88 pounds) 415g (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 81 74
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 12.7
DXO Low light score 1016 763
Other
Battery life 430 photographs 440 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 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
Cost at launch $699 $598