| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sony |
| Model | Alpha 3500 |
| Predecessor Model | Sony Alpha 3000 |
| MSRP | AU$499 with 18-50mm lens |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | APS-C |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
| Total Pixels | 20 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 20 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 16,000 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Processor | BIONZ |
| Max Image Resolution | 5456 x 3632 |
| Other Resolutions | 3872 x 2576, 2736 x 1824 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Standard, Fine |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 25 |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Animal Eye Detection | |
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | |
| Insect Tracking Mode | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Digital Image Stabilization | |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 230k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Live Composition | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.70x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.47x |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 3.5 fps |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | Flash off Auto flash Fill-flash Slow Sync. Rear Sync. |
| Flash Range | 4m at ISO100 |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/160 sec |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV (1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments) |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Video Formats | AVCHD, H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Recording Limit | 30 min |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Flash Sync Port | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| Remote Control | via optional RM-VPR1 |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 128 x 91 x 85 mm (5.04 x 3.58 x 3.35") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 411 g (0.91 lb / 14.50 oz) |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NP-FW50 |
| Battery Life | 470 shots |
| Internal Storage | |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2-sec. or 10-sec. delay |
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