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Sony a3500 vs Sony TX7

Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59
Sony Alpha a3500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Sony a3500 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

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
  • Released March 2014
  • Replaced the Sony A3000
Sony TX7
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Sony TX7

 a3500 TX7 
LaunchedMarch 2014January 2010Fresher by 52 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony a3500

 TX7 a3500 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony a3500 and Sony TX7

 a3500 TX7 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony a3500 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the a3500 and TX7 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Sony a3500 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony a3500 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony a3500 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony a3500
Portrait photography with Sony TX7
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony a3500 Street photography highlights
Sony TX7 Street photography highlights
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (411g)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony a3500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Sports photography camera
60
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony a3500 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX7 Travel photography highlights
60
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (411g)
does not have selfie friendly display
59
supports focus by touch
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (149g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony a3500 Landscape photography info
Sony TX7 Landscape photography info
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
36
rather wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony a3500 Vlogging info
Sony TX7 Vlogging info
26
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than others (411g)
32
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Sony a3500 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony a3500 and Sony TX7
 Sony Alpha a3500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
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