Sony RX100 vs Sony A35
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Sony RX100 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Later Model is Sony RX100 II
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Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing Sony RX100 vs Sony A35 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Sony RX100 vs Sony A35, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are created by Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the RX100 (20MP) and A35 (16MP) and the RX100 (1") and A35 (APS-C) have different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe RX100 was revealed 12 months after the A35 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the RX100 matches up versus the A35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and Sony SLT-A35. The full galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Sony A35
| RX100 | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2012 |  | September 2011 | More modern by 12 months |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 921k | Crisper display (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony RX100
| A35 | RX100 |
|---|
Common features in the Sony RX100 and Sony A35
| RX100 | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Sony RX100 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Sony A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
Examine the Sony RX100 vs Sony A35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the RX100 against the A35.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 and A35 is 91 and 69 respectively.
Sony RX100 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 and A35.
Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RX100 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 will produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer RX100 should have an edge in sensor tech.
Sony RX100 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX100 vs Sony A35 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | Sony SLT-A35 |
| Class | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2012-08-28 | 2011-09-20 |
| Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 28-100mm (3.6x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,229 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | WhiteMagic TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 12.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/2000s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 240 gr (0.53 pounds) | 415 gr (0.91 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 66 | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light score | 390 | 763 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 photographs | 440 photographs |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $448 | $598 |
