Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A35

Below, we are reviewing the Sony RX100 VI and Sony A35, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are created by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the RX100 VI (20MP) and A35 (16MP) and the RX100 VI (1") and A35 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 VI was announced 6 years later than the A35 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the RX100 VI grades vs the A35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 VI has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) while 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the RX100 VI versus the A35.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VI and A35 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 VI and A35.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The RX100 VI with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 VI will offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern RX100 VI will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.