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Sony HX7V vs Sony A35

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69 Imaging
57 Features
70 Overall
62

Sony HX7V vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
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
  • Launched September 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony A33
  • Refreshed by Sony A37
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Sony HX7V vs Sony A35 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Sony HX7V versus Sony A35, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both built by Sony. The resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very close but the HX7V (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX7V was launched 2 months earlier than the A35 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the HX7V grades against the A35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony A35

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony HX7V

		

		

			
 A35 HX7V 
Manually focus  Dial exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony HX7V and Sony A35

		

		

			
 HX7V A35 
LaunchedJuly 2011September 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution921k921kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony HX7V vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony HX7V enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 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).
Look at the Sony HX7V versus Sony A35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the HX7V and the A35.
Sony HX7V vs Sony A35 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HX7V and A35 is 92 and 69 respectively.
Sony HX7V vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony HX7V vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX7V and A35.
All in all, each of these cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The HX7V includes the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult.
	
			Sony HX7V vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony HX7V vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony HX7V vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Sony HX7V Portrait photography highlights
Sony A35 Portrait photography highlights
30
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
74
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 has face detection focusing
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Sony HX7V Street photography factors
Sony A35 Street photography factors
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
71
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 lighter than competitors (415 grams)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 no moving screen
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sony HX7V Sports photography features
Sony A35 Sports photography features
39
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count good (16MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports phase detect AF
 continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
 bad battery power (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Sony HX7V Travel photography details
Sony A35 Travel photography details
67
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great reach (250mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
59
 lighter than competitors (415g)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 missing Timelapse mode
 bad battery power (440 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Sony HX7V
Landscape photography with Sony A35
42
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 missing Timelapse recording
69
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count good (16MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 bad battery power (440 shots)
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Sony HX7V Vlogging highlights
Sony A35 Vlogging highlights
32
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 missing external microphone socket
36
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 comes with external microphone socket
 lighter than competitors (415g)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Sony HX7V vs Sony A35 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX7V and Sony A35
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7VSony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V Sony SLT-A35
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2011-07-19 2011-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech XtraFine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.80 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 208 grams (0.46 lb) 415 grams (0.91 lb)
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 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 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 recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $499 $598