ARRI ALEXA 35
Its 14.6MP super-35 CMOS sensor captures 4.6K ARRIRAW at 120fps with 17 stops of dynamic range, delivering the highest image fidelity in the ALEXA lineup. This production set bundles five fast T1.8 Signature Prime lenses and a PL-to-LPL adapter, offering a cost-effective entry into ARRI’s large-format ecosystem with consistent, warm skin tones. It is best for high-end cinematographers and rental houses needing a complete, ready-to-shoot package for narrative films and commercials.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong burst (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong video (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong connectivity (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong build (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average sensor (10th percentile)
- Below average display (28th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | super-35 |
| Megapixels | 14.58 MP |
| ISO Range | 160 |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 120 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | ARRIRAW, MXF/ProRes 422 HQ/ProRes 4444/ProRes 4444XQ 12-Bit |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 4" |
| Touchscreen | No |
Build
| Weight | 2.9 kg / 6.4 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB | USB-C |
vs Competition
| Spec | ARRI ALEXA 35 | Fujifilm X-H2S | Sony a7R V | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 | Nikon Z Z8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 14.6MP super-35 | 26.2MP aps-c | 61MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 45.7MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 693 | 315 | 1053 | 493 |
| Burst FPS | 120 | 40 | 10 | 75 | 10 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 2900 | 579 | 723 | 721 | 511 | 907 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARRI ALEXA 35 | 35.3 | 38.1 | 75.3 | 99.8 | 94.1 | 9.5 | 46 | 28 | 76.5 | 34.2 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.4 | 96.1 | 93.4 | 92.6 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 98.3 | 98.8 | 94.3 | 94.7 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.8 | 99.1 | 96.3 | 76.4 | 95 | 77.5 | 93.3 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 98.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 86.6 | 88.9 | 96.3 | 94.6 | 97.1 | 61.5 | 90.4 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 96.5 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 97.5 | 83.7 | 93.9 | 84.4 | 46.8 | 95 | 85.4 | 86.4 | 86.8 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 91.3 | 93.6 | 86.8 | 99.8 | 98.6 | 69.9 | 90.1 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 92.6 |
Usage Scores
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