Sony Alpha 35 review

Lightweight Sony SLT camera packed with innovative features

Sony a35
How will the Sony Alpha 35 stand up in our in-depth test?

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Sensor:
16.2mp 23.5 x 15.6mm (APS-C size) CMOS

Focal length conversion:
1.5x

Memory:
Memory Stick PRO Duo / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo; SD / SDHC / SDXC

Viewfinder:
Electronic Viewfinder 'Tru-Finder' (Xtra Fine) (1.15 million dots effective resolution), with 100% frame coverage, shooting information and grid line display modes

Video resolution:
AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 at 60, 29, 97 fps); 1440 x1080 at 30 fps; 640 x 424 at 29.97 fps, stereo sound

ISO range:
ISO 100-12800 expandable up to ISO 25600

Autofocus points:
TTL 15-point phase detection AF system with 3 cross sensors

Max burst rate:
5.5fps at full resolution, or in Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE mode: up to 7 fps (approx. 1.4x magnification), with tracking AF

LCD screen size:
3in, 921,000-dots

Shutter speeds:
1/4000-30sec, Bulb

Weight:
473g (with battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo)

Dimensions:
124.4 x 92 x 84.7mm

Power supply:
Li-ion NP-FW50 battery supplied