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Sony A35 vs Sony A99

Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61
Sony SLT-A35 front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Sony A35 vs Sony A99 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
  • Launched September 2011
  • Older Model is Sony A33
  • New Model is Sony A37
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony A99

 A35 A99 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Sony A35

 A99 A35 
ReleasedDecember 2012September 2011Newer by 14 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1229k921kCrisper screen (+308k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony A35 and Sony A99

 A35 A99 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Sony A35 vs Sony A99 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A35 and A99 is 69 and 57 respectively.

Sony A35 vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A35 vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Sony A35 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A35 vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A35
Portrait photography with Sony A99
73
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
81
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A35 Street photography details
Sony A99 Street photography details
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (415g)
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
75
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A35 Sports photography factors
Sony A99 Sports photography factors
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
not so great battery life (440 per charge)
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery power (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A35 Travel photography info
Sony A99 Travel photography info
58
lighter than average (415g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (440 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
weather proofing
decent megapixels (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (500 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A35 Landscape photography factors
Sony A99 Landscape photography factors
69
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
not so great battery life (440 shots)
no Timelapse recording
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
bad battery power (500 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A35 Vlogging factors
Sony A99 Vlogging factors
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone support
lighter than average (415 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
76
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic jack
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Sony A35 vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A35 and Sony A99
 Sony SLT-A35Sony SLT-A99
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