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Sony A35 vs Sony A57

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62
Sony SLT-A35 front
 
Sony SLT-A57 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
85
Overall
68

Sony A35 vs Sony A57 Key Specs

Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Superseded the Sony A33
  • Replacement is Sony A37
Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 618g - 132 x 98 x 81mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony A55
  • Newer Model is Sony A58
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Sony A35 vs Sony A57 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Sony A35 versus Sony A57, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both are built by Sony. The image resolution of the A35 (16MP) and the A57 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The A35 was introduced 11 months earlier than the A57 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A35 scores against the A57 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony A57

 A35 A57 

Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Sony A35

 A57 A35 
ReleasedSeptember 2012September 2011More recent by 11 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony A35 and Sony A57

 A35 A57 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution921k921kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Sony A35 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A35 enjoys external measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony A57 has dimensions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

Examine the Sony A35 versus Sony A57 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A35 vs the A57.

Sony A35 vs Sony A57 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A35 and A57 is 69 and 64 respectively.

Sony A35 vs Sony A57 top view buttons comparison

Sony A35 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A35 and A57.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images but you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older A35 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A35 vs Sony A57 sensor size comparison

Sony A35 vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A35 vs Sony A57 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A35 Portrait photography info
Sony A57 Portrait photography info
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
74
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A35 Street photography information
Sony A57 Street photography information
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (415g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
75
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A35 Sports photography highlights
Sony A57 Sports photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
bad battery pack (440 CIPA)
78
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A35 Travel photography details
Sony A57 Travel photography details
59
lighter than average in class (415 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (440 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A35 Landscape photography information
Sony A57 Landscape photography information
69
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
bad battery pack (440 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A35 Vlogging information
Sony A57 Vlogging information
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
lighter than average in class (415 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
77
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic support
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Sony A35 vs Sony A57 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A35 and Sony A57
 Sony SLT-A35Sony SLT-A57
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony SLT-A35 Sony SLT-A57
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-09-20 2012-09-13
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4912 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 16000
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 15 15
Cross focus points 3 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 143 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,150 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 415g (0.91 lbs) 618g (1.36 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 74 75
DXO Color Depth score 23.3 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 13.0
DXO Low light score 763 785
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 550 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $598 $1,000