Sony A35 vs Sony A99
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Sony A35 vs Sony A99 Key Specs
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
- Released December 2012
- Succeeded the Sony A900
- Successor is Sony A99 II
Sony A35 vs Sony A99 Overview
The following is a detailed analysis of the Sony A35 versus Sony A99, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are designed by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A35 (16MP) and A99 (24MP) and the A35 (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) have different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A35 was introduced 14 months prior to the A99 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A35 scores vs the A99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A35 vs Sony A99 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony SLT-A35 & Sony SLT-A99. The whole galleries are available at Sony A35 Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony A99
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Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Sony A35
A99 | A35 | |||
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Released | December 2012 | September 2011 | Newer by 14 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 921k | Crisper screen (+308k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony A35 and Sony A99
A35 | A99 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Sony A35 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A35 features physical dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has sizing of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).
Check out the Sony A35 versus Sony A99 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A35 vs the A99.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A35 and A99 is 69 and 57 respectively.
Sony A35 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A35 and A99.
Clearly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A35 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony A99 will render greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged A35 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony A35 vs Sony A99 Specifications
Sony SLT-A35 | Sony SLT-A99 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony SLT-A35 | Sony SLT-A99 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2011-09-20 | 2012-12-12 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 19 |
Cross type focus points | 3 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 143 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,150 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 415g (0.91 pounds) | 812g (1.79 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") | 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 74 | 89 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.3 | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | 14.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 763 | 1555 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 pictures | 500 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Two |
Cost at launch | $598 | $1,998 |