ARRI ALEXA 35 ALEXA 35
Its Super 35 4.6K sensor delivers 17 stops of dynamic range and captures ARRIRAW at 120fps, setting a new benchmark for shadow detail and highlight retention. This production set bundles five fast T1.8 Signature Prime lenses with a PL-to-LPL adapter, offering a complete, cost-effective kit with the tactile, robust build expected from ARRI. It is best for high-end cinematographers and rental houses needing a ready-to-shoot package for narrative films and commercials.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong burst (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong video (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong build (73th percentile) 73th
- Strong connectivity (72th percentile) 72th
Cons
- Below average sensor (8th percentile)
- Below average display (24th percentile)
- Below average af (31th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (31th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| 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 ALEXA 35 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Sony a1 a1 II | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 14.6MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 759 | 425 | 493 | 315 |
| Burst FPS | 120 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 75 |
| Video | 4K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 2900 | 609 | 658 | 579 | 1160 | 721 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARRI ALEXA 35 ALEXA 35 | 31.3 | 34.2 | 73 | 99.8 | 94.2 | 8.2 | 44.7 | 23.9 | 71.7 | 31.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.2 | 86.1 | 94.4 | 92.7 | 88.9 | 57 | 96.2 | 98.9 | 93 | 99.5 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 95 | 98.5 | 96.4 | 90.1 | 98.8 | 66.6 | 91.5 | 99.4 | 93 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 86.5 | 95.1 | 89.1 | 84 | 95.2 | 97.9 | 96.6 | 81.5 | 93 | 93.3 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 89.1 | 87.8 | 99.5 | 96.1 | 98.8 | 63 | 97.1 | 81.5 | 93 | 83.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 82.4 | 86.1 | 97.4 | 95 | 97.2 | 54.5 | 88.7 | 81.5 | 93 | 96 |
Usage Scores
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