Sony HX10V vs Sony A35

The following is a extensive review of the Sony HX10V and Sony A35, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are created by Sony. The image resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very similar but the HX10V (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The HX10V was revealed 6 months after the A35 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the HX10V scores vs the A35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V and Sony SLT-A35. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX10V Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony HX10V offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the HX10V versus the A35.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HX10V and A35 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX10V and A35.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HX10V using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony HX10V will deliver extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.