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Sony A3000 vs Sony a3500

Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59
Sony Alpha A3000 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Sony A3000 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Updated by Sony a3500
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
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony A3000
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Sony A3000 vs Sony a3500 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Sony A3000 vs Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the A3000 (20MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A3000 was unveiled 6 months prior to the a3500 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the A3000 grades versus the a3500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Sony a3500

 A3000 a3500 

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Sony A3000

 a3500 A3000 

Common features in the Sony A3000 and Sony a3500

 A3000 a3500 
IntroducedAugust 2013March 2014Same generation
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Sony A3000 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A3000 enjoys physical dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony a3500 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Sony A3000 vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 and a3500 is 69 and 69 respectively.

Sony A3000 vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

Sony A3000 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 and a3500.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you need to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Sony A3000 vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Sony A3000 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A3000 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A3000 Portrait photography details
Sony a3500 Portrait photography details
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A3000 Street photography information
Sony a3500 Street photography information
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (411 grams)
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than others (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A3000
Sports photography with Sony a3500
60
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (470 shots)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
60
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (470 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A3000 Travel photography details
Sony a3500 Travel photography details
60
great battery life (470 per charge)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (411 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
60
good battery (470 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (411g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A3000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (470 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (470 CIPA)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A3000 Vlogging highlights
Sony a3500 Vlogging highlights
26
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (411g)
26
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than others (411g)
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Sony A3000 vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A3000 and Sony a3500
 Sony Alpha A3000Sony Alpha a3500
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A3000 Sony Alpha a3500
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-08-27 2014-03-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ image BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5456 x 3632 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 16000 16000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens mount Sony E Sony E
Number of lenses 121 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x 0.47x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash options Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD, H.264, MP4 AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 411 gr (0.91 lbs) 411 gr (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 1068 not tested
Other
Battery life 470 images 470 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $398 $398