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Canon R10 vs Sony a3500

Portability
69 Imaging
71 Features
85 Overall
76
Canon EOS R10 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69 Imaging
63 Features
54 Overall
59

Canon R10 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Canon R10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 426g - 123 x 88 x 83mm
  • Launched May 2022
Sony a3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony A3000
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Canon R10 vs Sony a3500 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon R10 versus Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the R10 (24MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The R10 was released 8 years after the a3500 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the R10 grades vs the a3500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R10 over the Sony a3500

		

		

			
 R10 a3500 
ReleasedMay 2022March 2014More modern by 100 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Canon R10

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon R10 and Sony a3500

		

		

			
 R10 a3500 
Manual focus  More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display sizing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R10 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon R10 enjoys external measurements of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Compare the Canon R10 versus Sony a3500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the R10 and the a3500.
Canon R10 vs Sony a3500 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the R10 and a3500 is 69 and 69 respectively.
Canon R10 vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R10 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the R10 and a3500.
Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon R10 to render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer R10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon R10 vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R10 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R10 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R10 Portrait photography information
Sony a3500 Portrait photography information
82
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (24MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 includes face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
77
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (20MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 has face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Canon R10 Street photography advice
Sony a3500 Street photography advice
70
 screen articulates
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 provides focus by touch
 great ISO range (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
 heavier than others in class (426 grams)
57
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 fixed screen
 does not have image stabilization
 heavier than competitors (411g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R10 Sports photography factors
Sony a3500 Sports photography factors
78
 quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 includes tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (450 shots)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 lack of image stabilization
60
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 has tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (470 shots)
 low fps (4.0 frames per second)
 does not have image stabilization
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon R10 Travel photography factors
Sony a3500 Travel photography factors
76
 good battery pack (450 shots)
 has bluetooth
 provides focus by touch
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 heavier than others in class (426 grams)
60
 better than average battery (470 CIPA)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competitors (411g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R10 Landscape photography features
Sony a3500 Landscape photography features
79
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 nice screen size (3.00")
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 great ISO range (32,000)
 supports RAW formats
 good battery pack (450 shots)
 lack of image stabilization
70
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 MP count good (20MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 better than average battery (470 CIPA)
 does not have image stabilization
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R10 Vlogging info
Sony a3500 Vlogging info
70
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 includes face detection autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does have external mic support
 lack of image stabilization
 heavier than others in class (426g)
26
 has face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 lack of external mic socket
 heavier than competitors (411 grams)
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Canon R10 vs Sony a3500 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R10 and Sony a3500
 Canon EOS R10Sony Alpha a3500
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS R10 Sony Alpha a3500
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2022-05-24 2014-03-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 32000 16000
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 651 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Sony E
Amount of lenses 35 121
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.00" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.47x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 15.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash modes - Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lb) 411 gr (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 88 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 images 470 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type Single UHS-II SD card slot -
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $879 $398