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Sony RX1 vs Sony A35

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sony RX1 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Sony RX1
(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
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
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Replaced the Sony A33
  • Later Model is Sony A37
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony A35

 RX1 A35 
RevealedFebruary 2013September 2011More recent by 18 months
Display resolution1229k921kSharper display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony RX1

 A35 RX1 

Common features in the Sony RX1 and Sony A35

 RX1 A35 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony RX1 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the RX1 and A35 is 79 and 69 respectively.

Sony RX1 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony RX1 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony RX1
Portrait photography with Sony A35
82
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000 seconds)
good MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1 as a Street photography camera
Sony A35 as a Street photography camera
66
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (482 grams)
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (415g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1 Sports photography factors
Sony A35 Sports photography factors
53
good MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (270 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
terrible battery pack (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A35 as a Travel photography camera
62
good MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (270 per charge)
heavier than competitors (482 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
58
lighter than competition in class (415g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (440 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1 Landscape photography information
Sony A35 Landscape photography information
65
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (270 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
terrible battery pack (440 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1 Vlogging features
Sony A35 Vlogging features
34
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (482g)
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Sony RX1 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1 and Sony A35
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1Sony SLT-A35
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