Sony RX1R vs Sony A35

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony RX1R versus Sony A35, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are created by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the RX1R (24MP) and A35 (16MP) and the RX1R (Full frame) and A35 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The RX1R was unveiled 22 months later than the A35 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the RX1R grades versus the A35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R & Sony SLT-A35. The full galleries are viewable at Sony RX1R Gallery & Sony A35 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony RX1R enjoys physical dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has measurements 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the RX1R compared to the A35.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the RX1R and A35 is 79 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX1R and A35.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The RX1R having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX1R will produce greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger RX1R should have an edge in sensor technology.