Sony RX100 IV vs Sony A35

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony RX100 IV and Sony A35, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are sold by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the RX100 IV (20MP) and A35 (16MP) and the RX100 IV (1") and A35 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 IV was unveiled 3 years after the A35 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the RX100 IV matches up against the A35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 IV enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the RX100 IV and the A35.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 IV and A35 is 89 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 IV and A35.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX100 IV with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 IV will provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent RX100 IV provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.