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Sony A6100 vs Sony A35

Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Sony Alpha a6100 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sony A6100 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Announced August 2019
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
  • Released September 2011
  • Replaced the Sony A33
  • Renewed by Sony A37
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Sony A6100 vs Sony A35 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Sony A6100 vs Sony A35, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are created by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A6100 (24MP) and A35 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The A6100 was launched 8 years later than the A35 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A6100 grades vs the A35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Sony A35

 A6100 A35 
ReleasedAugust 2019September 2011More recent by 97 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony A6100

 A35 A6100 

Common features in the Sony A6100 and Sony A35

 A6100 A35 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

Sony A6100 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A6100 has outer measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Sony A6100 vs Sony A35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A6100 and the A35.

Sony A6100 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A6100 and A35 is 81 and 69 respectively.

Sony A6100 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6100 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A6100 and A35.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A6100 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher A6100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A6100 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony A6100 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6100 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6100 Portrait photography features
Sony A35 Portrait photography features
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
73
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A6100 Street photography factors
Sony A35 Street photography factors
79
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
very good high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (415 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6100 Sports photography highlights
Sony A35 Sports photography highlights
75
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (6.0 fps)
not so great battery power (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6100 Travel photography features
Sony A35 Travel photography features
86
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
good megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
58
lighter than average (415 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (440 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6100 Landscape photography features
Sony A35 Landscape photography features
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
not so great battery power (440 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A6100
Vlogging with Sony A35
79
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
does not have image stabilization
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic support
lighter than average (415g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Sony A6100 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6100 and Sony A35
 Sony Alpha a6100Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6100 Sony SLT-A35
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2019-08-28 2011-09-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 32000 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 121 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash settings Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 396 gr (0.87 lb) 415 gr (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life 420 pictures 440 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $748 $598