Sony RX100 V vs Sony A35

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Sony RX100 V versus Sony A35, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both built by Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the RX100 V (20MP) and A35 (16MP) and the RX100 V (1") and A35 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 V was introduced 5 years later than the A35 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the RX100 V matches up vs the A35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V and Sony SLT-A35. The whole galleries are available at Sony RX100 V Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 V offers external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Sony RX100 V versus Sony A35 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the RX100 V against the A35.

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

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 V and A35.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RX100 V with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 V will resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern RX100 V is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.