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Sony A35 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61
Sony SLT-A35 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Sony A35 vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Superseded the Sony A33
  • Refreshed by Sony A37
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Launched May 2020
  • Refreshed by Sony ZV-1 II
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Sony A35 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Sony A35 and Sony ZV-1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the A35 (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the A35 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") feature different sensor sizes.

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The A35 was launched 9 years before the ZV-1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A35 grades against the ZV-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony ZV-1

 A35 ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony A35

 ZV-1 A35 
LaunchedMay 2020September 2011Fresher by 105 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A35 and Sony ZV-1

 A35 ZV-1 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions

Sony A35 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Sony A35 comes with 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) and the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A35 and Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the A35 compared to the ZV-1.

Sony A35 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A35 and ZV-1 is 69 and 88 respectively.

Sony A35 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A35 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A35 and ZV-1.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A35 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older A35 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A35 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Sony A35 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A35 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A35 Portrait photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography advice
73
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
73
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A35
Street photography with Sony ZV-1
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
85
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
lighter than others in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A35 Sports photography information
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
terrible battery power (440 per charge)
71
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (24.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery power (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A35 Travel photography info
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography info
58
lighter than competition in class (415g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (440 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
81
lighter than others in class (294 grams)
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A35 Landscape photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography advice
69
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
terrible battery power (440 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
70
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A35 as a Vlogging camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Vlogging camera
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic jack
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
86
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone socket
lighter than others in class (294 grams)
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Sony A35 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A35 and Sony ZV-1
 Sony SLT-A35Sony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony SLT-A35 Sony ZV-1
Class Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-09-20 2020-05-27
Physical type Compact SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4912 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 15 315
Cross type focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,150k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 415g (0.91 pounds) 294g (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 74 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 763 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 260 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $598 $750