Sony QX10 vs Sony A35
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Sony QX10 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
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- 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
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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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Sony QX10 vs Sony A35 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 & Sony SLT-A35. The whole galleries are available at Sony QX10 Gallery & Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony A35
QX10 | A35 | |||
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Announced | September 2013 | September 2011 | More recent by 24 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony QX10
A35 | QX10 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 0k | Sharper display (+921k dot) |
Common features in the Sony QX10 and Sony A35
QX10 | A35 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Examine the Sony QX10 and Sony A35 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the QX10 and A35 is 96 and 69 respectively.
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.
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Sony QX10 vs Sony A35 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
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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 |