Sony RX100 II vs Sony A35
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony A35 Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Revealed June 2013
- Older Model is Sony RX100
- Refreshed by Sony RX100 III
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony A35 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Sony RX100 II vs Sony A35, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are designed by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the RX100 II (20MP) and A35 (16MP) and the RX100 II (1") and A35 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe RX100 II was launched 22 months after the A35 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the RX100 II grades vs the A35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony RX100 II vs Sony A35 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II and Sony SLT-A35. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX100 II Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony A35
RX100 II | A35 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | September 2011 | More modern by 22 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 921k | Crisper display (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony RX100 II
A35 | RX100 II |
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Common features in the Sony RX100 II and Sony A35
RX100 II | A35 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Sony RX100 II vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 II features outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony A35 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
Contrast the Sony RX100 II vs Sony A35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the RX100 II versus the A35.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 II and A35 is 89 and 69 respectively.
Sony RX100 II vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 II and A35.
Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX100 II featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 II will show greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The younger RX100 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony A35 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | Sony SLT-A35 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | Sony SLT-A35 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2013-06-27 | 2011-09-20 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 28-100mm (3.6x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,229k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | 281 gr (0.62 pounds) | 415 gr (0.91 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 67 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.5 | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | 483 | 763 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 440 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
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 |
Launch cost | $598 | $598 |