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.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong burst (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong video (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong evf (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)
- Below average social proof (4th percentile)
- Below average sensor (12th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 3 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
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 |
| Articulating | No |
| EVF Resolution | 1.92 M dots |
Build
| Weight | 2.9 kg / 6.4 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | ✓ |
| Hot Shoe | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | ARRI ALEXA 35 | Fujifilm X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Sony Cinema Line FX30 | Panasonic Lumix G G9 II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 14.6MP super-35 | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 26MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 32.5MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 493 | 759 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 120 | 15 | 30 | 120 | 75 | 40 |
| Video | 4K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 2900 | 579 | 1160 | 646 | 575 | 608 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARRI ALEXA 35 | 38.3 | 84.3 | 75.9 | 99.6 | 94.6 | 11.6 | 47 | 29.5 | 86 | 4.1 | 0.2 | 35.9 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 92.3 | 96.9 | 94.5 | 82.2 | 95.4 | 98.9 | 97.8 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 24 | 96 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 93.5 | 92 | 99.4 | 95.4 | 98.7 | 70.9 | 98 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 8.7 | 89.2 |
| Sony Cinema Line FX30 Compare | 97 | 87.8 | 95.6 | 99.6 | 92.2 | 95.5 | 96.7 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 79.3 | 17 | 89.2 |
| Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Compare | 98 | 91.7 | 94.4 | 96.2 | 97.6 | 63.9 | 91.9 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 89.6 | 22 | 89.2 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.8 | 91.3 | 95 | 92.6 | 90.5 | 66.2 | 97.4 | 98.8 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 14.6 | 99.6 |
Usage Scores
- Overall44.6
- Video50.5
- Travel31.2
- Youtube34.2
- Beginner31.7
- Vlogging20.7
- Streaming40.2
- Photography31.4
- Wedding Events38.8
- Sports Wildlife43.9
- Product Photography30.5
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
