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Sony QX10 vs Sony A35

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sony QX10 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2013
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
  • Announced September 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony A33
  • Replacement is Sony A37
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Sony QX10 vs Sony A35 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Sony QX10 and Sony A35, former being a Lens-style while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the QX10 (18MP) and the A35 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the QX10 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The QX10 was introduced 24 months later than the A35 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the QX10 matches up against the A35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony A35

 QX10 A35 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013September 2011More recent by 24 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony QX10

 A35 QX10 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution921k0kSharper display (+921k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX10 and Sony A35

 QX10 A35 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony QX10 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony QX10 offers outside measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the QX10 against the A35.

Sony QX10 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the QX10 and A35 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Sony QX10 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the QX10 and A35.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The QX10 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony QX10 will provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The younger QX10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony QX10 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX10 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX10 Portrait photography information
Sony A35 Portrait photography information
36
MP count good (18MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
73
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony QX10 as a Street photography camera
Sony A35 as a Street photography camera
68
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition (105 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony QX10
Sports photography with Sony A35
37
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX10 Travel photography factors
Sony A35 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition (105g)
offers focus by touch
MP count good (18 megapixels)
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
58
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (440 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX10 Landscape photography details
Sony A35 Landscape photography details
38
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen ( inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
terrible battery (440 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX10 Vlogging info
Sony A35 Vlogging info
34
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition (105 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1440 x 1080 pixels)
lack of mic jack
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic support
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Sony QX10 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX10 and Sony A35
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 Sony SLT-A35
Class Lens-style Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-09-04 2011-09-20
Physical type Lens-style Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 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/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal - 3 inch
Screen resolution 0k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Depends on connected smartphone -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash modes None Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1440x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105g (0.23 lbs) 415g (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 220 images 440 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN, NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $250 $598