ARRI ALEXA Mini
vs ARRI ALEXA 35
| ARRI ALEXA Mini | ARRI ALEXA 35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor size | 28.25 × 18.17 mm | 27.99 × 19.22 mm |
| Crop factor | 1.29× | 1.27× |
| Sensor class | Super 35 (open gate) | Super 35 4K |
| Native mount | PL | LPL |
| Aspect modes | 4:3 · 16:9 | 4:3 · 16:9 |
| Released | 2015 | 2022 |
Because the ALEXA 35 has the larger sensor, the same focal length reads wider on it. Here's the full-frame-equivalent and horizontal field of view for each at common focal lengths.
| Lens focal | ALEXA Mini (1.29×) | ALEXA 35 (1.27×) |
|---|---|---|
| 16mm | 21mm · 82.9° | 20mm · 82.4° |
| 24mm | 31mm · 61° | 30mm · 60.5° |
| 35mm | 45mm · 44° | 44mm · 43.6° |
| 50mm | 65mm · 31.5° | 64mm · 31.3° |
| 85mm | 110mm · 18.9° | 108mm · 18.7° |
What's the crop-factor difference between the ALEXA Mini and the ALEXA 35?
The ALEXA Mini is 1.29× and the ALEXA 35 is 1.27×. The ALEXA 35 is wider — with the same lens it captures roughly 2% more horizontal field of view than the ALEXA Mini.
Do the ALEXA Mini and ALEXA 35 use the same lenses?
Not natively — the ALEXA Mini is PL and the ALEXA 35 is LPL. focalcomp's registry shows which adapters bridge them.
Which is wider, the ALEXA Mini or the ALEXA 35?
The ALEXA 35. Its larger sensor (1.27× vs 1.29×) sees a wider field of view from any given focal length.