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Sony RX100 VII vs Sony A35

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Older Model is Sony RX100 VI
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony A33
  • Successor is Sony A37
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Sony RX100 VII vs Sony A35 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Sony RX100 VII versus Sony A35, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the RX100 VII (20MP) and A35 (16MP) and the RX100 VII (1") and A35 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 VII was revealed 7 years later than the A35 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the RX100 VII scores vs the A35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Sony A35

 RX100 VII A35 
AnnouncedJuly 2019September 2011More recent by 96 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony RX100 VII

 A35 RX100 VII 

Common features in the Sony RX100 VII and Sony A35

 RX100 VII A35 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution921k921kExact same display resolution

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Sony RX100 VII provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) and 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the RX100 VII versus the A35.

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VII and A35 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 VII and A35.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RX100 VII using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 VII will offer more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer RX100 VII provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 VII Portrait photography advice
Sony A35 Portrait photography advice
67
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
74
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony RX100 VII as a Street photography camera
Sony A35 as a Street photography camera
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
lighter than competitors (302 grams)
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (415g)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 VII Sports photography factors
Sony A35 Sports photography factors
71
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
not so great battery (260 shots)
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery pack (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 VII as a Travel photography camera
Sony A35 as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than competitors (302 grams)
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
lighter than competitors in class (415 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (440 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 VII Landscape photography advice
Sony A35 Landscape photography advice
65
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery (260 per charge)
69
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
bad battery pack (440 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 VII Vlogging information
Sony A35 Vlogging information
81
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
lighter than competitors (302 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic support
lighter than competitors in class (415 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Sony RX100 VII vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 VII and Sony A35
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VIISony SLT-A35
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Sony SLT-A35
Type Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2019-07-25 2011-09-20
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 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
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-200mm (8.3x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focusing range 8cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) 12.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 302 grams (0.67 lb) 415 grams (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 74
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 12.7
DXO Low light rating 418 763
Other
Battery life 260 photos 440 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $1,298 $598