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Sony RX10 III vs Sony A35

Portability
53
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sony RX10 III vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Sony RX10 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
  • Revealed March 2016
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX10 II
  • Successor is Sony RX10 IV
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
  • Superseded the Sony A33
  • Replacement is Sony A37
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Sony RX10 III vs Sony A35 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Sony RX10 III vs Sony A35, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the RX10 III (20MP) and A35 (16MP) and the RX10 III (1") and A35 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The RX10 III was manufactured 4 years after the A35 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the RX10 III matches up against the A35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Sony A35

 RX10 III A35 
AnnouncedMarch 2016September 2011More modern by 56 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k921kClearer display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony RX10 III

 A35 RX10 III 

Common features in the Sony RX10 III and Sony A35

 RX10 III A35 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Sony RX10 III vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX10 III offers outside dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the RX10 III against the A35.

Sony RX10 III vs Sony A35 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the RX10 III and A35 is 53 and 69 respectively.

Sony RX10 III vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX10 III vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX10 III and A35.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX10 III due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX10 III will render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent RX10 III is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Sony RX10 III vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony RX10 III vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX10 III vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX10 III Portrait photography factors
Sony A35 Portrait photography factors
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
73
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony RX10 III Street photography details
Sony A35 Street photography details
64
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
heavier than others in class (1,051g)
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (415g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX10 III as a Sports photography camera
Sony A35 as a Sports photography camera
70
incredible zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (420 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
low battery (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony RX10 III
Travel photography with Sony A35
55
great battery power (420 per charge)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (1,051 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
58
lighter than average in class (415g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low battery (440 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX10 III Landscape photography highlights
Sony A35 Landscape photography highlights
63
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery power (420 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
no Time Lapse function
69
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
low battery (440 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony RX10 III
Vlogging with Sony A35
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic port
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
heavier than others in class (1,051 grams)
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
lighter than average in class (415g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Sony RX10 III vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX10 III and Sony A35
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IIISony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III Sony SLT-A35
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2016-03-29 2011-09-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-600mm (25.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.4-4.0 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,229 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1051 grams (2.32 lbs) 415 grams (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 70 74
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 12.7
DXO Low light rating 472 763
Other
Battery life 420 pictures 440 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $1,398 $598