Sony A3500 Specs And Review

Index

1. Introduction
2. Summary
3. History
4. Gallery
5. Pros and Cons
6. Sensor
7. Dimensions
8. Lens
9. Connectivity
10. Video
11. Weather Sealing
12. Screen & VF
13. Shutter
14. Flash
15. Autofocus
16. Battery Life
17. Scores
    • Portrait
    • Street
    • Sports
    • Travel
    • Landscape
    • Vlogging
18. Alternatives
19. Specifications

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Index

1. Introduction
2. Summary
3. History
4. Gallery
5. Pros and Cons
6. Sensor
7. Dimensions
8. Lens
9. Connectivity
10. Video
11. Weather Sealing
12. Screen & VF
13. Shutter
14. Flash
15. Autofocus
16. Battery Life
17. Scores
    • Portrait
    • Street
    • Sports
    • Travel
    • Landscape
    • Vlogging
18. Alternatives
19. Specifications

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Sony a3500 summary

Sony a3500 is Sony's Entry-Level Mirrorless camera initially revealed on March of 2014. The camera includes a 20MP, CMOS APS-C sized sensor and has a max resolution of 5456 x 3632.

Sony launched this camera as a way to update the previous Sony A3000 (Read Full Comparison)

The a3500 comes in at #66 out of 117 in Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and over-all #329 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our collection. You should try out our Smart camera finder to get camera listings based on your custom requirements.

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The following is a diagram of specific factors used in the rating system.

Sony a3500 family

The Sony a3500 is part of a family of products. You can read the detailed range underneath.

ModelVisualizeResolutionSensor SizeMax fpsReleasedSony a5100 a3500 vs a510024MPAPS-C6.0 fps2014 Sony a350020MPAPS-C4.0 fps2014 President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banSony a5000 a3500 vs a500020MPAPS-C4.0 fps2014 Sony A3000 a3500 vs A300020MPAPS-C3.0 fps2013

Sony a3500 Gallery

You can check the a3500 from several angles in the gallery here.

Sony a3500 angle 1 Sony a3500 front Sony a3500 lens 1 Sony a3500 screen back Sony a3500 side 1 Sony a3500 top 1 Sony a3500 view 1

Sony a3500 Pros and Cons

Below is a collection of advantages and disadvantages of the Sony a3500 based on aspects which are normally considered important in a camera.

above average minimum ISO (100) better than average battery pack (470 per charge) decent sensor size (APS-C) good resolution (20 megapixels) has built in flash high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution) includes HDMI socket interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount) nice screen size (3") supports face detection autofocus supports RAW files supports tracking autofocus you can focus manually continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second) display isn't selfie friendly doesn't have phase detect autofocus does not have external mic socket does not have headphone socket does not have image stabilization does not have Time Lapse function fixed screen heavier than competition in class (411g) low resolution screen (230 thousand dots) Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Sony a3500 Sensor details

The Sony a3500 is powered by the BIONZ image processor chip. The sensor spec on the Sony a3500 is 23.5mm x 15.6mm (APS-C). The 367 mm² sensor can capture 5456 x 3632 pixels and aspect ratios of 3:2 and 16:9.

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The CMOS sensor boasts 20 megapixels and features a native ISO range of 100 to 16000. RAW format is supported which means that you have wider room to maneuver in post.

The graphic underneath illustrates the a3500's sensor dimensions when compared to other common sizes. The a3500 sensor comes with a crop factor of 1.5 and is showcased in green.

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To get a sense of specific aspect ratios, you should refer to the visual below.

Sony a3500 dimensions

Sony a3500 weighs about 0.91 lbs (411 grams / 14.50 oz) and features external proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3"). The weight of typical Entry-Level Mirrorless camera is 329 grams and the Sony a3500 is heavier when compared to its rivals.

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Down below is a picture of the Sony a3500 beside a softdrink to help you to have a feel for its scale.

The top view just below will highlight the button layout on the a3500.

Sony a3500 Lens specs

The a3500 fits the Sony E mount and has 170 lenses that you can buy. Below is a small number of the lenses we have in our database which will work with the a3500.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeightSamyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC135mmf/2830gSony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS90mmf/2.8602gJapan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesSony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro50mmf/2.8236gSony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake16mmf/2.874gSigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art35mmf/1.4645gSony FE 28-60mm F4-5.628-60mmf/4-5.6167gSamsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsSony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS18-105mmf/4.0482g Photography Glossary

Sony a3500 Connectivity

The a3500 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• HDMI Yes

Digital cameras that come with NFC and / or Bluetooth compatibility can be controlled wirelessly via smartphones. You will be able to copy pictures and sometimes adjust camera settings without the hassle of connecting straight to the camera.

Several applications even give a Liveview and hit the shutter when you are not close to the camera. If the camera provides a HDMI out, it can be hooked up to an external display. The majority of cameras enable you to charge the battery pack through the USB socket.

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Sony a3500 Video specs

The max video quality on the Sony a3500 is 1920 x 1080 and it can shoot in AVCHD and H.264 format. 1080p quality delivers a great balance for quality vs file sizes but 1080p won't give you much room to crop. The camera does not have a mic and / or headphone jack which means you get little control over your audio. It is probably best to have a look at another model in case you need good audio in your video clips.

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Sony a3500 Weather Sealing

There is no environment proofing for the Sony a3500 so you need to be careful in wet and dusty conditions.

Sony a3500 Display and Viewfinder

The Sony a3500 includes a 3 inch fixed screen supporting a resolution of 230 thousand dots.

Unfortunately the screen is not a touch screen.

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The ViewFinder specifications regarding Sony a3500 are as follows:

• ViewFinder Electronic
• ViewFinder Coverage 100%
• ViewFinder Magnification 0.47x

Viewfinders are really handy for sunny outdoor conditions which will make the camera display washed out and hard to view.

Sony a3500 Shutter specs

Sony a3500 continuous shooting rate is 4.0 frames per second. The highest shutter speed is 1/4000 seconds.

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Sony a3500 Flash and Hot shoe specs

Sony a3500 boasts both inbuilt flash and also external flash support. The highest flash sync is 1/160 seconds.

Sony a3500 Autofocusing specs

Sony a3500 boasts just Contrast Detect Autofocus and is missing Phase Detect Autofocus. Phase Detection autofocusing is more faster & precise when compared to Contrast Detect autofocusing. The camera includes Face detect which can be helpful for taking photos of people.

The Sensor includes 25 focus points to select from. It also has Tracking Autofocus for objects that move. Sony a3500 comes with manual focus when required for low light occasions or you need more exact focus control.

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Sony a3500 Battery life

The battery pack (NP-FW50) for the Sony a3500 is fashioned to last for 470 photos according to the CIPA specifications making it higher than average when compared to its class. The usual Entry-Level Mirrorless camera battery life is 343. Fujifilm X-S20 has the maximum (750) battery life for this group of cameras.

Following is a listing of Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras which have the highest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetoothFujifilm X-S20 a3500 vs X-S20750 yesnoyes Samsung NX mini a3500 vs NX mini650 yesnono Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthPentax K-01 a3500 vs K-01540 yesnono Sony NEX-3N a3500 vs NEX-3N480 yesnono Sony NEX-F3 a3500 vs NEX-F3470 yesnono

Sony a3500 for varying categories of photography

The following chart gives a summary of the Sony a3500 for varying categories of photography. To learn more, visit the specific paragraph underneath.

Sony a3500 Portrait photography features

The Sony a3500 has a points tally of 77 which is impressive, meaning that it is a tremendous choice for portraits. Taking portrait images favors heavily to sensor specs, RAW support along with the option to work with off-camera flash.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone has manual focus MP count decent (20 megapixels) sensor size is nice (APS-C) features face detection focus saves RAW formats

Sony a3500 as a Street photography camera

With a reasonable rating of 56, the Sony a3500 is relatively suitable to use in street photography. A very good street photography camera offers a fine balance of picture quality plus portability.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes decent sensor size (APS-C) delivers RAW formats fixed screen no image stabilization heavier than competition in class (411g)

Sony a3500 Sports photography factors

A modest sports photography score of 59 means the Sony a3500 is somewhat acceptable for shooting sports. A camera needs excellent autofocus plus fast shutter speeds for sports photography.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards MP count decent (20 megapixels) sensor size is decent (APS-C) provides tracking autofocus better than average battery life (470 CIPA) continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps) does not have image stabilization no phase detect AF

Sony a3500 as a Travel photography camera

Size is extremely crucial in getting a travel camera. On the whole, the Sony a3500 gets a modest 60 for a travelling camera which makes it somewhat adequate to purchase for your vacations.

Photography Glossary great battery power (470 CIPA) good resolution (20 megapixels) flash built-in doesn't have Timelapse mode more heavy than others (411 grams) doesn't contain selfie friendly display

Sony a3500 as a Landscape photography camera

If you are planning to pick a digital camera for landscape photos, the most important factor will no doubt be image quality. The Sony a3500 and it's above average grade of 70 for a landscape camera is a fine choice within the current marketplace.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images manual focus swap lenses (Sony E mount) decent sized screen (3 inches) decent MP (20MP) sensor size is nice (APS-C) saves RAW files good battery (470 CIPA) no image stabilization lack of Timelapse recording

Sony a3500 Vlogging information

A camera for vlogging should posses a moving display, mic input and preferably image stabilization. Taking everything in to account, the Sony a3500 is not very good for vlogging as it delivers a terrible rating of 26.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms features face detect focusing video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution) screen is not selfie friendly lack of image stabilization lack of mic support heavier than average in class (411 grams)

Sony a3500 Alternatives

If you are searching for alternatives to the a3500, below is a collection of the top ranked cameras that fall within the class of Entry-Level Mirrorless.

Fujifilm X-S2080Compare Sony ZV-E1078Compare Fujifilm X-T30 II77Compare Fujifilm X-E477Compare

The graph here provides you a bird's eye view of the a3500 compared to it's highest ranking competitors listed earlier.

Following are several cameras you may look into as alternate options. To read a comprehensive comparison, click the "compare" link.

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Specifications

General Information

Brand Name Sony Model Sony Alpha a3500 Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Introduced 2014-03-21 Physical type SLR-style mirrorless

Sensor Information

Sensor type CMOS Powered by BIONZ image Sensor size APS-C Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm Sensor surface area 366.6mm² Sensor resolution 20 megapixels Anti aliasing filter Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 Max resolution 5456 x 3632 RAW data Max native ISO 16000 Min native ISO 100

Autofocusing

Focus manually Touch to focus Continuous AF AF single Tracking AF AF selectice Center weighted AF AF multi area Live view AF Face detect AF Contract detect AF Phase detect AF Number of focus points 25

Lens

Lens mounting type Sony E Number of lenses 121 Crop factor 1.5

Screen

Display type Fixed Type Display diagonal 3" Display resolution 230 thousand dots Selfie friendly Liveview Touch friendly Display technology TFT LCD

Viewfinder Information

Viewfinder type Electronic Viewfinder coverage 100% Viewfinder magnification 0.47x

DXO scores

DXO Overall score not tested DXO Color Depth score not tested DXO Dynamic range score not tested DXO Low light score not tested

Features

Min shutter speed 30 secs Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec Shutter priority Aperture priority Manually set exposure Exposure compensation Yes Set WB Image stabilization Integrated flash Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) Flash settings Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. External flash Auto exposure bracketing White balance bracketing Max flash synchronize 1/160 secs

Exposure

Multisegment exposure Average exposure Spot exposure Partial exposure AF area exposure Center weighted exposure

Video features

Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 Max video resolution 1920x1080 Video file format AVCHD, H.264 Mic port Headphone port

Connectivity

Wireless None Bluetooth NFC HDMI USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) GPS None

Physical

Environment sealing Water proof Dust proof Shock proof Crush proof Freeze proof Weight 411 gr (0.91 lbs) Physical dimensions 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")

Other

Battery life 470 pictures Battery type Battery Pack Battery model NP-FW50 Self timer Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) Time lapse feature Card slots Single Retail pricing $398 President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

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