Sony RX1 vs Sony A35
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Sony RX1 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Released February 2013
(Full Review)
Sony RX1 vs Sony A35 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Sony RX1 and Sony A35, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are created by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the RX1 (24MP) and A35 (16MP) and the RX1 (Full frame) and A35 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe RX1 was revealed 18 months later than the A35 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the RX1 scores against the A35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony RX1 vs Sony A35 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and Sony SLT-A35. The full galleries are available at Sony RX1 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony A35
RX1 | A35 | |||
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Revealed | February 2013 | September 2011 | More recent by 18 months | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 921k | Sharper display (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony RX1
A35 | RX1 |
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Common features in the Sony RX1 and Sony A35
RX1 | A35 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Sony RX1 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony RX1 features outer measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
Check out the Sony RX1 and Sony A35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the RX1 versus the A35.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the RX1 and A35 is 79 and 69 respectively.
Sony RX1 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the RX1 and A35.
To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RX1 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony RX1 will produce more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent RX1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony RX1 vs Sony A35 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Sony SLT-A35 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2013-02-19 | 2011-09-20 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 852.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 35mm (1x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-22.0 | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,229k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | Xtra FineTFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic and Optical (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/4000 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Max 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 482 grams (1.06 pounds) | 415 grams (0.91 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 93 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.1 | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.3 | 12.7 |
DXO Low light score | 2534 | 763 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 images | 440 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $2,798 | $598 |