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Sony A7R V vs Sony a3500

Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
96
Overall
88
Sony Alpha A7R V front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Sony A7R V vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
  • Released October 2022
  • Succeeded the 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
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony A3000
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Sony A7R V vs Sony a3500 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Sony A7R V versus Sony a3500, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the A7R V (61MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the A7R V (Full frame) and a3500 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The A7R V was revealed 8 years later than the a3500 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A7R V scores against the a3500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R V over the Sony a3500

 A7R V a3500 
RevealedOctober 2022March 2014More recent by 105 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.20"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k230kCrisper screen (+2130k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Sony A7R V

 a3500 A7R V 

Common features in the Sony A7R V and Sony a3500

 A7R V a3500 
Focus manually More precise focus

Sony A7R V vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A7R V offers exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 723 grams (1.59 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).

Take a look at the Sony A7R V versus Sony a3500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A7R V and the a3500.

Sony A7R V vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A7R V and a3500 is 60 and 69 respectively.

Sony A7R V vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R V vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A7R V and a3500.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A7R V using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7R V will show greater detail because of its extra 41MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger A7R V should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Sony A7R V vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R V vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A7R V
Portrait photography with Sony a3500
90
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is great (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R V as a Street photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Street photography camera
79
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (32,000)
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R V Sports photography details
Sony a3500 Sports photography details
92
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery power (600 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
60
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (470 shots)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R V Travel photography information
Sony a3500 Travel photography information
80
great battery power (600 CIPA)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is great (61MP)
selfie friendly screen
60
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (411 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R V Landscape photography info
Sony a3500 Landscape photography info
89
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.20")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment proof
great battery power (600 CIPA)
2 card slots
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R V Vlogging information
Sony a3500 Vlogging information
80
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (7680 x 4320 pxls)
has external mic support
26
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (411 grams)
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Sony A7R V vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R V and Sony a3500
 Sony Alpha A7R VSony Alpha a3500
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R V Sony Alpha a3500
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2022-10-26 2014-03-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ image
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 9504 x 6336 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 32000 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO 102800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 693 25
Lens
Lens mount Sony E Sony E
Number of lenses 187 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.20 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,360k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 9,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.9x 0.47x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash modes Flash off, Autoflash, 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 7680x4320 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 723 gr (1.59 pounds) 411 gr (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 600 images 470 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots -
Card slots Two Single
Cost at release $3,900 $398