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Sony HX200V vs Sony A35

Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sony HX200V vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX100V
  • Later Model is Sony HX300
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
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Replaced the Sony A33
  • Updated by Sony A37
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Sony HX200V vs Sony A35 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Sony HX200V versus Sony A35, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very comparable but the HX200V (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The HX200V was manufactured 8 months after the A35 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the HX200V scores vs the A35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony A35

 HX200V A35 
RevealedMay 2012September 2011Newer by 8 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony HX200V

 A35 HX200V 

Common features in the Sony HX200V and Sony A35

 HX200V A35 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Sony HX200V vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony HX200V enjoys outer measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX200V versus Sony A35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the HX200V against the A35.

Sony HX200V vs Sony A35 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX200V and A35 is 66 and 69 respectively.

Sony HX200V vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX200V and A35.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HX200V featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony HX200V will produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent HX200V should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Sony HX200V vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX200V vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX200V
Portrait photography with Sony A35
45
manual focus
good MP (18MP)
has face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
73
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX200V
Street photography with Sony A35
51
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (583 grams)
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (415g)
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX200V Sports photography features
Sony A35 Sports photography features
56
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (450 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
terrible battery (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX200V Travel photography highlights
Sony A35 Travel photography highlights
57
great battery pack (450 per charge)
good MP (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
great zoom (810mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (583 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
lighter than competitors (415g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery (440 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX200V Landscape photography highlights
Sony A35 Landscape photography highlights
50
manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
great battery pack (450 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
69
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
terrible battery (440 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX200V Vlogging features
Sony A35 Vlogging features
27
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (583 grams)
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
lighter than competitors (415g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Sony HX200V vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX200V and Sony A35
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200VSony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Sony SLT-A35
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-05-11 2011-09-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 27-810mm (30.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.40 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow 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 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 583 gr (1.29 pounds) 415 gr (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") 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 450 photographs 440 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $480 $598