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Sony A7 II vs Sony a3500

Portability
69
Imaging
72
Features
84
Overall
76
Sony Alpha A7 II front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Sony A7 II vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Revealed November 2014
  • Superseded the Sony A7
  • Later Model is Sony A7 III
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
  • Launched March 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony A3000
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Sony A7 II vs Sony a3500 Overview

Lets look closer at the Sony A7 II versus Sony a3500, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A7 II (24MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is fairly similar but the A7 II (Full frame) and a3500 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The A7 II was released 9 months later than the a3500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A7 II scores against the a3500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Sony a3500

 A7 II a3500 
LaunchedNovember 2014March 2014More recent by 9 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Sony A7 II

 a3500 A7 II 

Common features in the Sony A7 II and Sony a3500

 A7 II a3500 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Sony A7 II vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Sony A7 II has got external measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) while 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the A7 II against the a3500.

Sony A7 II vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7 II and a3500 is 69 and 69 respectively.

Sony A7 II vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7 II vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A7 II and a3500.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A7 II because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7 II will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger A7 II should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A7 II vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Sony A7 II vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7 II vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7 II Portrait photography highlights
Sony a3500 Portrait photography highlights
83
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
77
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7 II as a Street photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Street photography camera
81
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Sports photography camera
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
60
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A7 II
Travel photography with Sony a3500
62
weather proof
good resolution (24 megapixels)
bad battery power (350 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
60
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (411 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A7 II
Landscape photography with Sony a3500
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
bad battery power (350 shots)
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony a3500 as a Vlogging camera
37
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
26
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (411 grams)
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Sony A7 II vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 II and Sony a3500
 Sony Alpha A7 IISony Alpha a3500
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7 II Sony Alpha a3500
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-11-20 2014-03-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 25600 16000
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 117 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony E
Number of lenses 121 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 599 grams (1.32 pounds) 411 grams (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 90 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 2449 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 470 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,456 $398