Sony RX100 III vs Sony A35

Lets look more closely at the Sony RX100 III versus Sony A35, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are built by Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the RX100 III (20MP) and A35 (16MP) and the RX100 III (1") and A35 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 III was revealed 2 years later than the A35 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the RX100 III grades against the A35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III & Sony SLT-A35. The full galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 III Gallery & Sony A35 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Sony RX100 III features physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Sony RX100 III versus Sony A35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the RX100 III and the A35.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 III and A35 is 89 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 III and A35.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The RX100 III having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 III will render greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent RX100 III should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.