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Nikon D3500 vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
72 Imaging
69 Features
70 Overall
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Nikon D3500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89 Imaging
54 Features
77 Overall
63

Nikon D3500 vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs

Nikon D3500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 365g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Older Model is Nikon D3400
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Launched July 2018
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Nikon D3500 vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon D3500 vs Sony RX100 VA, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D3500 (24MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is pretty similar but the D3500 (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") boast different sensor sizing.

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The D3500 was brought out 2 months after the RX100 VA and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D3500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the D3500 grades against the RX100 VA for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Sony RX100 VA

		

		

			
 D3500 RX100 VA 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Nikon D3500

		

		

			
 RX100 VA D3500 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k921kClearer screen (+308k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon D3500 and Sony RX100 VA

		

		

			
 D3500 RX100 VA 
LaunchedAugust 2018July 2018Similar age
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon D3500 vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D3500 offers outside measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon D3500 vs Sony RX100 VA in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the D3500 vs the RX100 VA.
Nikon D3500 vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D3500 and RX100 VA is 72 and 89 respectively.
Nikon D3500 vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon D3500 vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D3500 and RX100 VA.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D3500 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon D3500 will offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.
	
			Nikon D3500 vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon D3500 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon D3500 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon D3500 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony RX100 VA as a Portrait photography camera
81
 manual focus
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 offers face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
66
 manual focus
 high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 has face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
 can't use external flash
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Nikon D3500
Street photography with Sony RX100 VA
69
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 lighter than others in class (365g)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
86
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is good (1")
 saves RAW formats
 lighter than average in class (299g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Nikon D3500
Sports photography with Sony RX100 VA
70
 decent MP (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 offers tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (1,550 shots)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
 lack of image stabilization
70
 silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 high max fps (24.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 has tracking focus
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 low battery (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon D3500 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony RX100 VA as a Travel photography camera
71
 better than average battery (1,550 CIPA)
 lighter than others in class (365 grams)
 connects via bluetooth
 decent MP (24MP)
 has built in flash
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
76
 lighter than average in class (299g)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 low battery (220 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Nikon D3500
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VA
75
 manual focus
 change lenses (Nikon F mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 does not have low pass filter
 great ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 better than average battery (1,550 CIPA)
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of Time Lapse recording
66
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 saves RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 low battery (220 per charge)
 does not have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Nikon D3500 Vlogging information
Sony RX100 VA Vlogging information
31
 offers face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others in class (365g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of external mic support
81
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 display is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (299 grams)
 does not have microphone socket
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Nikon D3500 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3500 and Sony RX100 VA
 Nikon D3500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D3500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Class Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-08-29 2018-07-13
Physical type Compact SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 4 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format    
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 11 315
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 365 grams (0.80 lbs) 299 grams (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1550 shots 220 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14a NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $397 $998