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Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A35

Portability
52
Imaging
53
Features
82
Overall
64
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Released September 2017
  • Previous Model is Sony RX10 III
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
  • Launched September 2011
  • Old Model is Sony A33
  • Refreshed by Sony A37
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Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A35 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Sony RX10 IV versus Sony A35, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both built by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the RX10 IV (20MP) and A35 (16MP) and the RX10 IV (1") and A35 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The RX10 IV was revealed 6 years after the A35 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the RX10 IV scores against the A35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Sony A35

 RX10 IV A35 
LaunchedSeptember 2017September 2011More modern by 73 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k921kSharper display (+519k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony RX10 IV

 A35 RX10 IV 

Common features in the Sony RX10 IV and Sony A35

 RX10 IV A35 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX10 IV enjoys outside dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check out the Sony RX10 IV versus Sony A35 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the RX10 IV versus the A35.

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the RX10 IV and A35 is 52 and 69 respectively.

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX10 IV and A35.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RX10 IV with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX10 IV will give you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer RX10 IV will have an edge in sensor technology.

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX10 IV Portrait photography info
Sony A35 Portrait photography info
71
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
73
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony RX10 IV
Street photography with Sony A35
64
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
features touch focus
environment proof
heavier than competitors in class (1,095 grams)
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX10 IV Sports photography features
Sony A35 Sports photography features
76
amazing zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (24.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
terrible battery life (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony RX10 IV
Travel photography with Sony A35
56
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (1,095g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
58
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (440 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX10 IV Landscape photography details
Sony A35 Landscape photography details
62
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
environment proof
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
missing Time Lapse function
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
terrible battery life (440 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony RX10 IV
Vlogging with Sony A35
29
rather wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors in class (1,095g)
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone support
lighter than others in class (415g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX10 IV and Sony A35
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IVSony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV Sony SLT-A35
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2017-09-12 2011-09-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 315 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-600mm (25.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.4-4.0 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,440 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
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 24.0 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 range 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1095 gr (2.41 lb) 415 gr (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 763
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 440 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 feature
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 Single Single
Launch cost $1,698 $598