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Sony TX100V vs Sony A35

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sony TX100V vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Launched September 2011
  • Older Model is Sony A33
  • Replacement is Sony A37
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Sony TX100V vs Sony A35 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Sony TX100V versus Sony A35, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the TX100V (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very comparable but the TX100V (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The TX100V was manufactured 8 months before the A35 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the TX100V matches up against the A35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony A35

 TX100V A35 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k921kCrisper display (+308k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony TX100V

 A35 TX100V 
LaunchedSeptember 2011January 2011Fresher by 8 months
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Sony TX100V and Sony A35

 TX100V A35 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony TX100V vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX100V has outside dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TX100V vs the A35.

Sony TX100V vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TX100V and A35 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Sony TX100V vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX100V vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TX100V and A35.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizing. The TX100V uses the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF harder. The older TX100V will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony TX100V vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony TX100V vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX100V vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX100V
Portrait photography with Sony A35
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX100V
Street photography with Sony A35
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (147 grams)
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (415g)
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX100V
Sports photography with Sony A35
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
low battery life (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TX100V
Travel photography with Sony A35
65
supports touch focus
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
lighter than competitors in class (415 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery life (440 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX100V as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A35 as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
low battery life (440 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX100V Vlogging highlights
Sony A35 Vlogging highlights
32
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone jack
lighter than competitors in class (415 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Sony TX100V vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX100V and Sony A35
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100VSony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V Sony SLT-A35
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-01-06 2011-09-20
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-4.6 -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,229k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 grams (0.32 pounds) 415 grams (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $380 $598