Sony a3500 vs Sony A35
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Sony a3500 vs Sony A35 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
- Released March 2014
- Superseded the Sony A3000
(Full Review)
Sony a3500 vs Sony A35 Overview
The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony a3500 versus Sony A35, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are sold by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the a3500 (20MP) and A35 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe a3500 was revealed 2 years after the A35 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the a3500 grades versus the A35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony a3500 vs Sony A35 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a3500 and Sony SLT-A35. The full galleries are viewable at Sony a3500 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Sony A35
a3500 | A35 | |||
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Announced | March 2014 | September 2011 | Newer by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony a3500
A35 | a3500 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Sony a3500 and Sony A35
a3500 | A35 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Sony a3500 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony a3500 has got exterior dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
See the Sony a3500 versus Sony A35 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the a3500 against the A35.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the a3500 and A35 is 69 and 69 respectively.
Sony a3500 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the a3500 and A35.
As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony a3500 to give you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher a3500 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Sony a3500 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony a3500 vs Sony A35 Specifications
Sony Alpha a3500 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha a3500 | Sony SLT-A35 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2014-03-21 | 2011-09-20 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | BIONZ image | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5456 x 3632 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 16000 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 121 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.47x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 411 grams (0.91 lbs) | 415 grams (0.91 lbs) |
Dimensions | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 763 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 shots | 440 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $398 | $598 |