Sony a3500 vs Sony RX100 II
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Sony a3500 vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs
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- 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
- Succeeded the Sony A3000
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Revealed June 2013
- Succeeded the Sony RX100
- Later Model is Sony RX100 III
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Following is a thorough overview of the Sony a3500 vs Sony RX100 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. The resolution of the a3500 (20MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is relatively well matched but the a3500 (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") provide totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe a3500 was revealed 9 months after the RX100 II so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the a3500 grades vs the RX100 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Sony RX100 II
| a3500 | RX100 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | March 2014 |  | June 2013 | More modern by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony a3500
| RX100 II | a3500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Sony a3500 and Sony RX100 II
| a3500 | RX100 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Sony a3500 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony a3500 enjoys physical dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the a3500 versus the RX100 II.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the a3500 and RX100 II is 69 and 89 respectively.
Sony a3500 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the a3500 and RX100 II.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The a3500 has got the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF easier. The more modern a3500 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony a3500 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
| Sony Alpha a3500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Alpha a3500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2014-03-21 | 2013-06-27 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | BIONZ image | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5456 x 3632 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 16000 | 12800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
| RAW format | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Sony E | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/1.8-4.9 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
| Amount of lenses | 121 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,229k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.47x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) |
| Flash modes | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/160 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 411 grams (0.91 lb) | 281 grams (0.62 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 67 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 483 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 470 pictures | 350 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-FW50 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) |
| Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
| Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $398 | $598 |