Sony a3500 vs Sony ZV-E10
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Sony a3500 vs Sony ZV-E10 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
- Revealed March 2014
- Replaced the Sony A3000
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Sony E Mount
- 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
- Introduced July 2021
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Its time to look more closely at the Sony a3500 vs Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the a3500 (20MP) and the ZV-E10 (24MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe a3500 was introduced 8 years before the ZV-E10 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the a3500 scores versus the ZV-E10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a3500 & Sony ZV-E10. The whole galleries are available at Sony a3500 Gallery & Sony ZV-E10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Sony ZV-E10
| a3500 | ZV-E10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Sony a3500
| ZV-E10 | a3500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2021 |  | March 2014 | Fresher by 89 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony a3500 and Sony ZV-E10
| a3500 | ZV-E10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Sony a3500 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony a3500 enjoys external dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E10 has proportions of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") along with a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony a3500 vs Sony ZV-E10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the a3500 against the ZV-E10.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the a3500 and ZV-E10 is 69 and 86 respectively.
Sony a3500 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the a3500 and ZV-E10.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony ZV-E10 to offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older a3500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony a3500 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications
| Sony Alpha a3500 | Sony ZV-E10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Alpha a3500 | Sony ZV-E10 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2014-03-21 | 2021-07-30 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | BIONZ image | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5456 x 3632 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 16000 | 32000 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 425 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Sony E | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 121 | 150 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.47x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x1920 |
| Video data format | AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 411 gr (0.91 pounds) | 343 gr (0.76 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") | 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") |
| 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 photos | 440 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $398 | $699 |
