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Sony HX5 vs Sony A35

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sony HX5 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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
  • Succeeded the Sony A33
  • Replacement is Sony A37
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Sony HX5 vs Sony A35 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Sony HX5 and Sony A35, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are produced by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the HX5 (10MP) and A35 (16MP) and the HX5 (1/2.4") and A35 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX5 was launched 15 months before the A35 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the HX5 scores vs the A35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Sony A35

 HX5 A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony HX5

 A35 HX5 
IntroducedSeptember 2011June 2010More recent by 15 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony HX5 and Sony A35

 HX5 A35 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Sony HX5 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony HX5 enjoys outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and 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).

Examine the Sony HX5 and Sony A35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the HX5 against the A35.

Sony HX5 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HX5 and A35 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Sony HX5 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX5 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HX5 and A35.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HX5 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A35 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older HX5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony HX5 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony HX5 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX5 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX5 Portrait photography info
Sony A35 Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
73
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony HX5 Street photography advice
Sony A35 Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (415 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX5 Sports photography information
Sony A35 Sports photography information
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
low battery (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX5 Travel photography information
Sony A35 Travel photography information
60
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
lighter than average in class (415 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (440 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A35 as a Landscape photography camera
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
low battery (440 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX5 Vlogging factors
Sony A35 Vlogging factors
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic jack
lighter than average in class (415g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Sony HX5 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX5 and Sony A35
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 Sony SLT-A35
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2010-06-16 2011-09-20
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.4" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.104 x 4.578mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None 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 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
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, 30fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200 gr (0.44 lbs) 415 gr (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 - 440 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $275 $598