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Sony A7R III vs Sony a3500

Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Sony Alpha A7R III front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Sony A7R III vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Released October 2017
  • Old Model is Sony A7R II
  • Replacement is Sony A7R IV
Sony a3500
(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
  • Announced March 2014
  • Older Model is Sony A3000
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Sony A7R III vs Sony a3500 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Sony A7R III versus Sony a3500, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and a3500 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The A7R III was announced 3 years later than the a3500 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the A7R III scores versus the a3500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sony a3500

 A7R III a3500 
AnnouncedOctober 2017March 2014Fresher by 44 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k230kClearer screen (+1210k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Sony A7R III

 a3500 A7R III 

Common features in the Sony A7R III and Sony a3500

 A7R III a3500 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sony A7R III vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A7R III provides outside measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A7R III versus Sony a3500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A7R III vs the a3500.

Sony A7R III vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7R III and a3500 is 63 and 69 respectively.

Sony A7R III vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R III and a3500.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A7R III with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A7R III will resolve more detail with its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A7R III is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Sony A7R III vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R III vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A7R III
Portrait photography with Sony a3500
86
you can focus manually
great MP (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A7R III
Street photography with Sony a3500
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (32,000)
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Sports photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Sports photography camera
89
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery pack (650 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
60
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A7R III
Travel photography with Sony a3500
74
good battery pack (650 CIPA)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
great MP (42MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
60
good battery pack (470 per charge)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (411g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Landscape photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Landscape photography camera
87
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery pack (650 shots)
has dual storage slots
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R III Vlogging advice
Sony a3500 Vlogging advice
37
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
26
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external mic support
heavier than average (411 grams)
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Sony A7R III vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R III and Sony a3500
 Sony Alpha A7R IIISony Alpha a3500
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R III Sony Alpha a3500
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-10-25 2014-03-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X BIONZ image
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 42MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 7952 x 5304 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 32000 16000
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony E
Number of lenses 121 121
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,440 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 657g (1.45 pounds) 411g (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 3523 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 shots 470 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) -
Card slots Two One
Pricing at release $2,800 $398