Sony a3500 vs Sony TX7
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Sony a3500 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(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
- Released March 2014
- Replaced the Sony A3000
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Launched January 2010
Sony a3500 vs Sony TX7 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Sony a3500 vs Sony TX7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the a3500 (20MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the a3500 (APS-C) and TX7 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe a3500 was manufactured 4 years later than the TX7 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the a3500 grades vs the TX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony a3500 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a3500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony a3500 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Sony TX7
a3500 | TX7 | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | January 2010 | Fresher by 52 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony a3500
TX7 | a3500 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony a3500 and Sony TX7
a3500 | TX7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Sony a3500 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony a3500 provides outside 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 TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony a3500 vs Sony TX7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the a3500 against the TX7.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the a3500 and TX7 is 69 and 95 respectively.
Sony a3500 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the a3500 and TX7.
To sum up, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The a3500 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony a3500 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern a3500 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Sony a3500 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony a3500 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Sony Alpha a3500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha a3500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2014-03-21 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | BIONZ image | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5456 x 3632 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 16000 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.47x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 gr (0.91 pounds) | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | - | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $398 | $300 |