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Nikon D3500 vs Sony A35

Portability
72 Imaging
68 Features
70 Overall
68
Nikon D3500 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69 Imaging
56 Features
70 Overall
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Nikon D3500 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Nikon D3500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 365g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Released August 2018
  • Succeeded the Nikon D3400
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Old Model is Sony A33
  • Later Model is Sony A37
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Nikon D3500 vs Sony A35 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon D3500 vs Sony A35, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the D3500 (24MP) and A35 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D3500 was manufactured 7 years after the A35 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the D3500 scores against the A35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Sony A35

          

          

            
 D3500 A35 
AnnouncedAugust 2018September 2011More modern by 85 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Nikon D3500

          

          

            
 A35 D3500 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Nikon D3500 and Sony A35

          

          

            
 D3500 A35 
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution921k921kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither has Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Nikon D3500 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D3500 has exterior dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Sony A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
Check out the Nikon D3500 vs Sony A35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D3500 versus the A35.
Nikon D3500 vs Sony A35 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D3500 and A35 is 72 and 69 respectively.
Nikon D3500 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Nikon D3500 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3500 and A35.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon D3500 to show more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern D3500 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

            Nikon D3500 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Nikon D3500 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon D3500 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon D3500
Portrait photography with Sony A35
80
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 provides face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
73
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 has face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Nikon D3500 as a Street photography camera
 Sony A35 as a Street photography camera
69
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 lighter than average in class (365g)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
71
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 lighter than competitors (415g)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 fixed screen
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon D3500 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony A35 as a Sports photography camera
69
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 provides tracking focus
 great battery pack (1,550 CIPA)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
 no image stabilization
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 has phase detect autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
 low battery life (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Nikon D3500 Travel photography info
Sony A35 Travel photography info
70
 great battery pack (1,550 per charge)
 lighter than average in class (365 grams)
 connects via bluetooth
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 built-in flash
 missing Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
58
 lighter than competitors (415g)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 missing Timelapse mode
 low battery life (440 per charge)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon D3500 Landscape photography features
Sony A35 Landscape photography features
75
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
 screen is a good size (3")
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 great high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 great battery pack (1,550 per charge)
 no image stabilization
 missing Time Lapse function
69
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 low battery life (440 shots)
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon D3500
Vlogging with Sony A35
31
 provides face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (365 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 missing mic support
36
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 has microphone socket
 lighter than competitors (415g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon D3500 vs Sony A35 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3500 and Sony A35
 Nikon D3500Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D3500 Sony SLT-A35
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2018-08-29 2011-09-20
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 4 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 11 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 309 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash modes 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, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 365g (0.80 pounds) 415g (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 763
Other
Battery life 1550 images 440 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14a NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $397 $598