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Sony A6300 vs Sony A35

Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73
Sony Alpha a6300 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sony A6300 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Earlier Model is Sony A6000
  • Later Model is Sony A6500
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
  • Older Model is Sony A33
  • Renewed by Sony A37
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Sony A6300 vs Sony A35 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Sony A6300 versus Sony A35, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are produced by Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the A6300 (24MP) and A35 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A6300 was announced 4 years later than the A35 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the A6300 grades versus the A35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Sony A35

 A6300 A35 
ReleasedFebruary 2016September 2011Fresher by 54 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony A6300

 A35 A6300 

Common features in the Sony A6300 and Sony A35

 A6300 A35 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Sony A6300 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A6300 enjoys outside measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony A35 has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A6300 against the A35.

Sony A6300 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A6300 and A35 is 83 and 69 respectively.

Sony A6300 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6300 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A6300 and A35.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A6300 to give greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher A6300 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A6300 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony A6300 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6300 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6300 Portrait photography details
Sony A35 Portrait photography details
80
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
73
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A6300 as a Street photography camera
Sony A35 as a Street photography camera
79
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6300 Sports photography highlights
Sony A35 Sports photography highlights
75
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
bad battery (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6300 Travel photography features
Sony A35 Travel photography features
76
environment sealing
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
58
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
bad battery (440 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6300 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A35 Landscape photography highlights
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
bad battery (440 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6300 Vlogging information
Sony A35 Vlogging information
35
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
lighter than competition in class (415g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Sony A6300 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6300 and Sony A35
 Sony Alpha a6300Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6300 Sony SLT-A35
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2016-02-03 2011-09-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ X Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 121 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash options Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 404 grams (0.89 lbs) 415 grams (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 85 74
DXO Color Depth rating 24.4 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.7 12.7
DXO Low light rating 1437 763
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 440 pictures
Type of battery 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 shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $889 $598