Sony a3500 vs Sony A6000
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Sony a3500 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed March 2014
- Superseded the Sony A3000
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
- Launched April 2014
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-6
- Newer Model is Sony A6300
Sony a3500 vs Sony A6000 Overview
Below is a thorough analysis of the Sony a3500 and Sony A6000, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the a3500 (20MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe a3500 was manufactured around the same time to the A6000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the a3500 scores vs the A6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony a3500 vs Sony A6000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a3500 and Sony Alpha a6000. The entire galleries are available at Sony a3500 Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Sony A6000
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Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Sony a3500
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Sony a3500 and Sony A6000
a3500 | A6000 | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | April 2014 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Sony a3500 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony a3500 features outside measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).
Contrast the Sony a3500 and Sony A6000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the a3500 against the A6000.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the a3500 and A6000 is 69 and 85 respectively.
Sony a3500 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the a3500 and A6000.
Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony A6000 to resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
Sony a3500 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony a3500 vs Sony A6000 Specifications
Sony Alpha a3500 | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha a3500 | Sony Alpha a6000 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-03-21 | 2014-04-23 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | BIONZ image | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5456 x 3632 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 16000 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 179 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | Sony E |
Total lenses | 121 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.47x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 411 grams (0.91 pounds) | 344 grams (0.76 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") | 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 pictures | 360 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | - | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $398 | $548 |