Nikon D3500 vs Sony NEX-5T

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D3500 Sony NEX-5T
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelD3500NEX-5T
      Predecessor ModelNikon D3400 Sony NEX-5R
      MSRPBody w/AF-P 18-55mm VR lens ($499), body w/AF-P 18-55mm VR and 70-300 F4.5-6.3 non-VR lenses ($849)$699 with 16-50mm PZ lens
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D3500 Sony NEX-5T
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm23.4 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels24.78 Megapixel16.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon D3500 Sony NEX-5T
      ProcessorEXPEED 4BIONZ
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004912 x 3264
      Other Resolutions4496 x 3000, 2992 x 20004912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 1376
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Standard
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      On
      Off
      Focus Nikon D3500 Sony NEX-5T
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points1199
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points25
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
      Optics Nikon D3500 Sony NEX-5T
      Lens MountNikon FSony E
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D3500 Sony NEX-5T
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D3500 Sony NEX-5T
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic (optional)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.85x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.57x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint18 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5
      Shutter Nikon D3500 Sony NEX-5T
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5 fps at 24.2 MP
      Flash Nikon D3500 Sony NEX-5T
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto slow sync
      Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction
      Auto with red-eye reduction
      Fill-flash
      Off
      Rear-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain with slow sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Flash Range7.00 m at ISO 1007.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 420-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeProprietary
      Exposure Nikon D3500 Sony NEX-5T
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot AF-area      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D3500 Sony NEX-5T
      DxO Low Light ISO1015
      DxO Color Depth23.6
      DxO Dynamic Range13.0
      DxO Overall Score78
      Video Nikon D3500 Sony NEX-5T
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Internal Recording ModesMOV
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 1920 x 1080@30 fps, 1280 x 720
      20 min - 1920 x 1080@50/60 fps      		30 min
      Terminals Nikon D3500 Sony NEX-5T
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D3500 Sony NEX-5T
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via smartphoneNo
      Environmental Nikon D3500 Sony NEX-5T
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Nikon D3500 Sony NEX-5T
      Dimensions124 x 97 x 70 mm (4.88 x 3.82 x 2.76")111 x 59 x 39 mm (4.36 x 2.31 x 1.53")
      Weight (inc. batteries)365 g (0.80 lb / 12.87 oz)276 g (0.61 lb / 9.74 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)14.4 x 8.6 x 5"6.8 x 5.4 x 4.6"
      Package Weight3.09 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D3500 Sony NEX-5T
      Battery PackEN-EL14aNPFW50
      Battery Life1550 shots330 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Nikon D3500 Sony NEX-5T
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10, 20 secs 1-9 exposures 10/2 sec. delay, Self-timer Cont. with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionPolycarbonate
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)


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