First introduced in March, 2014, Sony Alpha a3500 is a 20 MP Mirrorless with a APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sized CMOS sensor. Sony replaced the older Sony A3000 with Alpha a3500. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model. Compare Sony Alpha a3500 with competitors in entry-level mirrorless cameras.
| Pros |
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| Built-in Wireless |
| AF Face Detection |
| 20MP High Resolution Sensor |
| 4.0 fps Continuous Shooting |
| Manual Focus |
| 411g Light Body |
| Flash Sync Port |
| External Flash |
| RAW Support |
| 16000 Max Native ISO |
| 1/4000s Max Shutter Speed |
| Manual Exposure Mode |
| 25 Focus Points |
| Focus Bracketing |
| Cons |
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| No Bluetooth |
| No Touch Screen |
| No Environmental Sealing |
| Slow Continuous Shooting: 230 fps |
| No Articulating Screen |
| No Image Stabilization |
| Low Screen Resolution: 230k dots |
| Low Battery Life: 470 shots |
| Type Scores |
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Sony Alpha a3500 has an Overall Score of 59/100 and ranked #158 out of 214 in Mirrorless cameras, and ranked #356 out of 1222 in all cameras.
Here is the front and top view image of Sony Alpha a3500 with the dimensions:
| Model | Weight | Alpha a3500 | Dimensions | Alpha a3500 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sony A3000 | 411 g | 411 g | 128 x 91 x 85 mm | 128 x 91 x 85 mm |
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Canon 1200D | 480 g | 411 g | 130 x 100 x 78 mm | 128 x 91 x 85 mm |
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Nikon D3200 | 505 g | 411 g | 125 x 96 x 77 mm | 128 x 91 x 85 mm |
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Sony A58 | 492 g | 411 g | 129 x 95 x 78 mm | 128 x 91 x 85 mm |
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Nikon D3300 | 430 g | 411 g | 124 x 98 x 76 mm | 128 x 91 x 85 mm |
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Sony A6000 | 344 g | 411 g | 120 x 67 x 45 mm | 128 x 91 x 85 mm |
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Sony a5000 | 269 g | 411 g | 110 x 63 x 36 mm | 128 x 91 x 85 mm |
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Nikon D5200 | 555 g | 411 g | 129 x 98 x 78 mm | 128 x 91 x 85 mm |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sony |
| Model | Alpha a3500 |
| Announced | March, 2014 |
| Body Type | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Lens | |
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Manual Focus | |
| Focal Lens Multiplier | 1.5 |
| Number of Lenses | 116 |
| Macro Focus Range | n/a |
| Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Screen Type | Fixed |
| Screen Resolution | 230k pixels |
| Touch Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Resolution | no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.47 |
| Autofocus | |
| AF Touch | |
| AF Continuous | |
| AF Single | |
| AF Tracking | |
| AF Selective | |
| AF Center | |
| AF Multi Area | |
| AF Live View | |
| AF Face Detection | |
| AF Contrast Detection | |
| AF Phase Detection | |
| Number of Focus Points | 25 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points | 0 |
| Photography Features | |
| RAW Support | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting | 4.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority | |
| Aperture Priority | |
| Manual Exposure Mode | |
| Exposure Compensation | |
| Custom White Balance | |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Range | 6.00 |
| Flash Modes | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
| External Flash | |
| AE Bracketing | |
| AE Bracketing Range | ± EV |
| WB Bracketing | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Size | APS-C |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions | - mm |
| Sensor Area | 0.0 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution | 20 MP |
| Max Image Resolution | 5456 x 3632 |
| Max Native ISO | 16000 |
| Min Native ISO | 100 |
| Max Boosted ISO | 0 |
| Min Boosted ISO | 0 |
| Video Features | |
| 4K | |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats | AVCHD, H.264 |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| Microphone Port | |
| Headphone Port | |
| Exposure Modes | |
| Multi-Segment | |
| Average | |
| Spot | |
| Partial | |
| AF-Area | |
| Center Weighted | |
| Connectivity | |
| GPS | None |
| Wireless Connectivity | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | |
| HDMI | |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery | |
| Battery Life | 470 shots |
| Battery Type | Battery Pack |
| Battery Model | NP-FW50 |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 411 g |
| Physical Dimensions | 128 x 91 x 85 mm |
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Water Proof | |
| Dust Proof | |
| Shock Proof | |
| Crush Proof | |
| Freeze Proof | |
| Shock Proof | |
| Storage | Storage Type |
| Storage Slots | 1 |
| Other Features | |
| Self Timer | |
| Selfie Friendly | |
20MP | Four Thirds CMOS | Micro Four Thirds mount
26MP | APS-C BSI-CMOS | Fujifilm X mount
26MP | APS-C BSI-CMOS | Fujifilm X mount
24MP | APS-C CMOS | Canon EF-M mount
20MP | Four Thirds CMOS | Micro Four Thirds mount
20MP | Four Thirds CMOS | Micro Four Thirds mount
24MP | APS-C CMOS | Fujifilm X mount
21MP | APS-C BSI-CMOS | Nikon Z mount
24MP | APS-C CMOS | Canon EF-M mount
24MP | APS-C CMOS | Fujifilm X mount
20MP | Four Thirds CMOS | Micro Four Thirds mount
20MP | Four Thirds CMOS | Micro Four Thirds mount
61MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS | Leica L mount
102MP | Medium format BSI-CMOS | Fujifilm G mount
26MP | APS-C BSI-CMOS | Fujifilm X mount
50MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS | Sony E mount
24MP | Full frame CMOS | Leica L mount
26MP | APS-C BSI-CMOS | Fujifilm X mount
25MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS | Nikon Z mount
24MP | APS-C CMOS | Canon EF-M mount
