Sony A7R II vs Sony a3500
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Sony A7R II vs Sony a3500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Introduced June 2015
- Earlier Model is Sony A7R
- Updated by Sony A7R III
(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
- Old Model is Sony A3000
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Lets look much closer at the Sony A7R II and Sony a3500, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are created by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A7R II (42MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the A7R II (Full frame) and a3500 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A7R II was revealed 15 months after the a3500 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A7R II grades vs the a3500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7R II & Sony Alpha a3500. The full galleries are provided at Sony A7R II Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Sony a3500
| A7R II | a3500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2015 |  | March 2014 | More modern by 15 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Sony A7R II
| a3500 | A7R II |
|---|
Common features in the Sony A7R II and Sony a3500
| A7R II | a3500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Sony A7R II vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A7R II comes with external dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A7R II and the a3500.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A7R II and a3500 is 68 and 69 respectively.
Sony A7R II vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R II and a3500.
All in all, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A7R II with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7R II will give you greater detail because of its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A7R II is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Sony A7R II vs Sony a3500 Specifications
| Sony Alpha A7R II | Sony Alpha a3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Alpha A7R II | Sony Alpha a3500 |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2015-06-10 | 2014-03-21 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Bionz X | BIONZ image |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 42 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 7974 x 5316 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 399 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Sony E | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 121 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,229 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.47x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 625g (1.38 lb) | 411g (0.91 lb) |
| Physical 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 All around rating | 98 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 26.0 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.9 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 3434 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 290 pictures | 470 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 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 |
| Price at launch | $2,913 | $398 |