Sony a3500 vs Sony T900
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Sony a3500 vs Sony T900 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
- Introduced March 2014
- Succeeded the Sony A3000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
- Released February 2009

Sony a3500 vs Sony T900 Overview
Here is a in depth assessment of the Sony a3500 versus Sony T900, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the a3500 (20MP) and T900 (12MP) and the a3500 (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

The a3500 was revealed 5 years later than the T900 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the a3500 grades vs the T900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Sony a3500 vs Sony T900 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a3500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The full galleries are provided at Sony a3500 Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Sony T900
a3500 | T900 | |||
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Released | March 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 62 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony a3500
T900 | a3500 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony a3500 and Sony T900
a3500 | T900 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Sony a3500 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony a3500 comes with physical dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony a3500 versus Sony T900 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the a3500 versus the T900.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the a3500 and T900 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Sony a3500 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the a3500 and T900.
As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The a3500 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony a3500 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern a3500 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony a3500 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony a3500 vs Sony T900 Specifications
Sony Alpha a3500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha a3500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2014-03-21 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | BIONZ image | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5456 x 3632 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 16000 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-10.0 |
Number of lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.47x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 pounds) | 143 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") | 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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 | 470 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-FW50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $398 | $300 |