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Sony QX1 vs Sony A35

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57
Sony Alpha QX1 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sony QX1 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Released September 2014
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
  • Old Model is Sony A33
  • Refreshed by Sony A37
Photography Glossary

Sony QX1 vs Sony A35 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Sony QX1 versus Sony A35, one is a Lens-style and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both created by Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the QX1 (20MP) and A35 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The QX1 was introduced 2 years after the A35 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the QX1 grades vs the A35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony A35

 QX1 A35 
IntroducedSeptember 2014September 2011More modern by 36 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony QX1

 A35 QX1 
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution921k0kSharper display (+921k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony A35

 QX1 A35 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sony QX1 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony QX1 offers exterior measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the QX1 against the A35.

Sony QX1 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the QX1 and A35 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Sony QX1 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the QX1 and A35.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony QX1 to result in more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher QX1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony QX1 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX1 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A35 as a Portrait photography camera
66
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
73
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony QX1 Street photography highlights
Sony A35 Street photography highlights
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (216g)
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (415g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX1 Sports photography highlights
Sony A35 Sports photography highlights
56
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (440 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
not so great battery (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony QX1
Travel photography with Sony A35
71
better than average battery power (440 shots)
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (216 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
58
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery (440 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX1 Landscape photography advice
Sony A35 Landscape photography advice
64
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
screen is small ( inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
69
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
not so great battery (440 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A35 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than others (216g)
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone port
lighter than competition in class (415g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Sony QX1 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX1 and Sony A35
 Sony Alpha QX1Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha QX1 Sony SLT-A35
Class Lens-style Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2014-09-03 2011-09-20
Body design Lens-style Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.2 x 15.4mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 357.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5456 x 3632 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 16000 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing - 3"
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
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 speed 4.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash settings Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 gr (0.48 pounds) 415 gr (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 763
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 440 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $500 $598