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Sony A6600 vs Sony A35

Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80
Sony Alpha a6600 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Sony A6600 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Introduced August 2019
  • Renewed by Sony A6700
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
  • Earlier Model is Sony A33
  • Renewed by Sony A37
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Sony A6600 vs Sony A35 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Sony A6600 and Sony A35, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both produced by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the A6600 (24MP) and A35 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The A6600 was introduced 8 years later than the A35 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A6600 grades against the A35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sony A35

 A6600 A35 
IntroducedAugust 2019September 2011More recent by 97 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony A6600

 A35 A6600 

Common features in the Sony A6600 and Sony A35

 A6600 A35 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

Sony A6600 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A6600 offers exterior measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A6600 and Sony A35 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A6600 compared to the A35.

Sony A6600 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A6600 and A35 is 77 and 69 respectively.

Sony A6600 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A6600 and A35.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A6600 to give extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger A6600 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sony A6600 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6600 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6600 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A35 as a Portrait photography camera
82
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A6600 Street photography details
Sony A35 Street photography details
84
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (32,000)
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (415 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6600 Sports photography features
Sony A35 Sports photography features
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery pack (810 shots)
has phase detect AF
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
not so great battery life (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6600 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A35 as a Travel photography camera
84
good battery pack (810 per charge)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
59
lighter than average (415 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (440 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6600 Landscape photography advice
Sony A35 Landscape photography advice
85
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery pack (810 CIPA)
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
not so great battery life (440 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6600 Vlogging highlights
Sony A35 Vlogging highlights
84
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone support
lighter than average (415g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Sony A6600 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6600 and Sony A35
 Sony Alpha a6600Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a6600 Sony SLT-A35
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2019-08-28 2011-09-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 32000 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 121 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), 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
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 503g (1.11 pounds) 415g (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 82 74
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 12.7
DXO Low light score 1497 763
Other
Battery life 810 shots 440 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ1000 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,198 $598